EU probes pro-Kremlin disinformation around French riots

European Union regulators are investigating the spread of pro-Kremlin disinformation and hate speech related to the recent riots in France, focusing on the role of social media platforms in amplifying these narratives. This inquiry comes as concerns grow about the influence of foreign disinformation campaigns on domestic unrest. The investigation aims to understand how these platforms can better regulate content to prevent the spread of false information that incites violence and chaos. This move underscores the EU's commitment to safeguarding democratic processes from external interference.