Brussels: The European Union has announced a new plan to work with major technology companies and social media influencers to fight the growing spread of fake news and hybrid threats that target democratic systems.

The European Commission’s new “Democracy Shield” strategy aims to strengthen Europe’s ability to detect and respond to disinformation campaigns. It focuses on involving tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, Meta, TikTok, and X to help identify and stop misleading online content more quickly.

The plan introduces a “crisis protocol” under the Digital Services Act. This will allow the EU and online platforms to work together in real time when a large scale disinformation or cyber campaign is detected. The move comes as European officials warn of increasing manipulation by fore

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