POLITICO: Bulgaria Seeks EU Help to Counter Election Interference Ahead of April Snap-Vote

Bulgaria has formally requested assistance from the European Union to counter potential foreign interference and disinformation campaigns ahead of its upcoming parliamentary elections, according to reporting by POLITICO and correspondence seen by the publication. In the request, Bulgarian authorities asked the EU’s diplomatic service to help identify and disrupt attempts by external actors, including Russia, to influence public opinion through social media platforms and propaganda websites. The appeal comes as Sofia prepares for another highly contested election, the country’s eighth in five years, scheduled for April 19. ...