The Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield has adopted proposals to enhance the EU's ability to counter foreign interference, hybrid threats, and disinformation, with a focus on protecting free media and combating online electoral interference. The primary external threat identified is Russia, with calls for stronger sanctions and a fully-fledged EU center for democratic resilience. MEPs emphasized the need to strengthen EU agencies' capacity against hybrid activities and advocated for reduced reliance on foreign-controlled technology. The report also highlighted measures to ensure faster response by platforms to combat electoral interference, distinguish synthetic content, promote transparency, and combat disinformation campaigns. The proposed European Democracy Shield aims to safeguard democracy while deterring illegal content and authoritarian regime operations.