< img src = "/uploads/blogs/20/76/IB-FRJGMC5L7_07bff51.jpg" ALT = "PACE condemns Russia's information intervention in Europe security and elections around the world"/> < P > PACE notes the escalation of interference with Europe's information security after the start of a full -scale aggressive war of Russia against Ukraine and condemns deliberately, hidden and manipulative intervention of foreign states, which is a constant threat to democracy. < P > This is referred to in the PACE & Laquo; Foreign Intervention – The Threat of Democratic Security in Europe & Raquo; which on Tuesday at the session was supported by 141 delegates from 157 ~ P. < p >& Laquo; Parliamentary Assembly recognizes foreign intervention as a significant and constant threat to democratic security and condemns the purposeful and systematic efforts of foreign entities aimed at undermining electoral and democratic processes and institutions. The Assembly notes the escalation of hostile intervention by the Russian Federation after the beginning of its full -scale aggressive war against Ukraine & raquo; – referred to in the text.
~ ~ < P > According to the document, it is part of a wider scheme that includes attempts & nbsp; nbsp; nbsp & nbsp; nbsp; intervene in election processes and referendums around the world over the last decade.
~ ~ < p >This intervention was already manifested in the spread of misinformation, the hidden financing of political campaigns and the purchase of votes in the Moldova presidential elections on October 20, 2024, during the Brexit referendum in the United Kingdom in 2016, presidential elections in the United States in 2016, 2024 as well as in German policy.< P > In the light of the threat of democratic security of the Assembly, in particular, calls the member states of the Council of Europe:
< Ul > < LI > Integrate threats of foreign intervention into a national security system that recognizes the interrelated nature of hostile cybernetic, economic, political and information activity; < LI > Protect democratic institutes, critical infrastructure and electoral systems from cyber threats; < LI > Increase coordination between security bodies at national and international levels to identify and counteract foreign intervention; < li >Consider the possibility of updating laws and regulations in order to include in the crimes of foreign intervention of hidden actions on behalf of foreign entities.
< p > within the framework of the social approach to increasing stability and strengthening the public trust of the Assembly calls on Member States:
< P >– To promote digital and media literacy initiatives aimed at counteracting misinformation and increasing citizens' resistance to manipulation;~ < P >– to activate actions for better protection of journalists, guaranteeing freedom of the press, as well as financing and promoting pluralism and independence of the media.
< P > In the light of all the listed risks of the Assembly also calls on member states to increase expert experience and technical capabilities to combat misinformation on the Internet, and online platform to provide a clear policy on political advertising, algorithmic strengthening and disinfestation. < p > also in the final text of the resolution included all the amendments of the Ukrainian delegation, which were approved at a meeting of the Committee on Political Issues, which was developed by the document. & Amp; nbsp; Nbsp; < P > As reported by Ukrinform, & nbsp; during the spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg & nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; the avoidance