Emmanuel Macron has requested the European Union to take action against external interference in elections, especially on social media, by implementing a 'democratic shield'.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the European Union to 'mobilize' against external interference in elections, especially on social media, by implementing a 'democratic shield'. Upon his arrival in Brussels for the EU summit, Macron emphasized the need to protect European democracies from information manipulation, mentioning the case of Slovenia, where Prime Minister Robert Golob was a victim of external interference.

Macron urged the European Commission to develop guidelines to impose obligations on digital platforms, including assessing systemic risks during the electoral period. France wants social media to prevent fake accounts, illegal content, and manipulations generated by artificial intelligence, thus ensuring the integrity of electoral processes.