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MEPs want an operational Democracy Shield with binding tools, stronger sanctions, platform accountability, and a fully-fledged EU centre for democratic resilience.Special Committee

First published 24 Jun 2026 · 19:07 CET Last material update 24 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CET By Europa Express AI assistance: ai assisted drafting

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  1. 24 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CET
    Press release - Special committee adopts proposals to improve the European Democracy Shield

    MEPs want an operational Democracy Shield with binding tools, stronger sanctions, platform accountability, and a fully-fledged EU centre for democratic resilience.Special Committee

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  3. 24 Jun 2026 · 19:44 CET
    WhatsApp threatens to leave Swedish market over proposed surveillance law

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  4. 24 Jun 2026 · 19:07 CET
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