On Wednesday 24 January, the Member States’ ambassadors to the European Union (Coreper) held discussions on the ‘Defence of Democracy’ package(see EUROPE B13312A15).
The package, heralded as a milestone in the EU’s ongoing effort to consolidate its democracy, aims to counter foreign interference and encourage the active participation of citizens in democratic processes. Presented on 12 December 2023, it forms part of the preparations for the European elections in 2024 and...