In an unprecedented move, Swedish political leaders Magdalena Andersson and Muharrem Demirok have called for government action to safeguard the upcoming EU elections from disinformation and hostile influence campaigns.

Highlighting the serious security situation Europe faces, the leaders demand a concrete plan from the government, involving key agencies like the MSB and Säpo, to protect the democratic process.

They also urge collaboration with tech giants to curb the spread of propaganda and extremism on social media.

This call to action comes amid growing concerns over Russia's attempts to disrupt democratic elections across Europe through sophisticated disinformation tactics, including the use of artificial intelligence to generate fake news.

The leaders emphasize the importance of securing the elections against foreign interference to preserve democracy.