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Tiny EU task force set up to counter Russian propaganda
EurActiv ^ | 28 Aug 2015 - 08:51 | Georgi Gotev

Posted on 08/30/2015 3:13:25 PM PDT by Olog-hai

A small group of eight officials in the European External Action Service will engage in efforts to respond to massive Russian propaganda directed both at the home and international audiences.

European Commission spokesperson Catherine Ray confirmed yesterday (27 August) that the group will start work from 1 September. Eight people will initially make up the task force, officials said. No budget has been allocated and several of the task force members are detached national experts, paid by their countries.

Meeting on 19-20 March, EU leaders gave High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini three months to work out how to support media freedom and European values in Russia. …

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TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Russia
KEYWORDS: europeanunion; eussr; propaganda; taskforce

1 posted on 08/30/2015 3:13:25 PM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

Counter propaganda force.


2 posted on 08/30/2015 3:41:26 PM PDT by CMB_polarization
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To: Olog-hai

What are European values? Allowing immigrants to flood in, Church attendance down to record lows, etc. If I were Russian I’d be wary of European values.


3 posted on 08/30/2015 3:42:37 PM PDT by CMB_polarization
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To: CMB_polarization

Russia may end up being the last bastion of western philosophies in Europe.


4 posted on 08/30/2015 4:39:12 PM PDT by Fhios (Genius is often mistaken for simplicity.)
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To: SaveFerris; Iscool; metmom; CynicalBear; wmfights; boatbums

End Time Bible Prophecy Ping Revive Roman Empire/Magog action.


5 posted on 08/30/2015 4:44:41 PM PDT by StoneWall Brigade (MARANATHA)
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To: CMB_polarization

[What are European values? Allowing immigrants to flood in, Church attendance down to record lows, etc. If I were Russian I’d be wary of European values.]

For a moment there, I thought you were describing the America we live in. Need to add in progressive liberals.


6 posted on 08/30/2015 6:46:30 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Be a blessing to a stranger today for some have entertained angels unaware)
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To: SaveFerris

I definitely see this as a propaganda arm of a progressive agenda. Russia has been branded a traditionalist bastion.


7 posted on 08/30/2015 10:38:09 PM PDT by CMB_polarization
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To: CMB_polarization

Poland today is much more for Western values, than Russia is, but Poland stands alone in Europe.


8 posted on 08/30/2015 10:39:50 PM PDT by dfwgator
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