"There is no guarantee that democracy will survive, according to Ireland's EU Commissioner, Michael McGrath, who said interference from Russia is "real and escalating". In an address to the European Parliament, Mr McGrath said efforts are underway to "undermine our collective democracy, to damage trust in political institutions and to fundamentally damage the integrity of the European Union and trust in the EU"."
"undermine our collective democracy, to damage trust in political institutions and to fundamentally damage the integrity of the European Union and trust in the EU"
Democracy's survival is not guaranteed as interference from Russia intensifies. The interference is described as real and escalating. Coordinated efforts aim to undermine collective democracy, erode trust in political institutions, and damage the integrity of the European Union along with public confidence in the EU. These actions target democratic processes, institutional credibility, and the union's foundational cohesion. The risks extend beyond isolated incidents to systemic attempts to weaken governance, distort information environments, and foment distrust among citizens toward democratic structures and institutions.
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