6
Jul
2021
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Foreign interference in democratic processes (debate)
Mr President, High Representative Borrell, this debate is focused on foreign intervention in the democratic operation of the European Union. I believe, however, that we need to bring domestic efforts to accuracy. To put this idea before you, I want to go back to an event that happened in the Subcommittee on Security and Defence of the European Parliament, last April. During the committee meeting, I am ashamed to say that two Irish MEPs used their platform to promote their conspiracy theory, saying that the White Helmets chemically attacked the civilians of the city of Douma in Syria. Mr Borrell, I would like to conclude by saying that Irish MEPs often work together on important files but, I would like to bring this wrong information to your attention. Until now, I was silent but I stand against the attackers of our democracy from within. I want to say – that I am not for them.