Testing the EU Election Integrity Shield in Bulgaria (euobserver.com)

• Gap between EU policy and national enforcement
• Risks of hybrid warfare in the Balkan information space
• Struggle for democratic resilience against malign influence

"As Bulgaria approaches national elections, the effectiveness of EU disinformation regulations is being tested. Uncontrolled information operations threaten the democratic process despite existing policy frameworks. The article highlights a disconnect between Brussels-led regulation and national-level implementation, where influence operations remain largely uninvestigated."