European Parliament Considers Banning Russian Media
The European Parliament is weighing a ban on Russian media outlets, such as Sputnik and RT, from its networks.
Political group leaders have expressed concerns that this move could set a precedent for restricting media in the European Parliament.
- The EU sanctioned Russian media in 2022 after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
- Despite this, many websites hosting Russian broadcasters' content remain accessible.
The request to block access to "Russian propaganda websites under EU sanctions" was made by the right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists.
Latvian MEP Rihards Kols is leading the effort to block access to RT, Sputnik, and other Russian media outlets across all Parliament devices and networks.
Author's summary: European Parliament considers banning Russian media outlets.