Belgium and the Czech Republic have raised concerns about potential Russian interference in the upcoming Europe-wide elections scheduled for June. The intelligence services of both countries have uncovered evidence of attempts to bribe EU lawmakers, prompting urgent calls for action to safeguard democratic processes.
Belgian Prime Minister and his Czech counterpart emphasized the need for national and European-level measures to counter Russian influence. Belgium's intelligence service confirmed the existence of a network aiming to undermine European support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Similarly, the Czech government imposed sanctions on individuals involved in a pro-Russian influence operation targeting members of the European Parliament.
