European Parliament Passes Report Calling for Guarding Against Foreign Interference and Reducing Dependence on Chinese Hardware

On September 15, the European Parliament adopted the report of the Special Committee on the European Shield for Democracy, listing Russia as the primary external threat to European democracy, specifically warning against China, Iran and North Korea, calling for combating AI-driven disinformation that interferes with elections, and proposing reducing dependence on Chinese hardware and U.S. tech companies.