AfD Member of the European Parliament Petr Bystron is calling for an immediate investigation into the activities of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) within the European Union. This comes amid allegations that USAID attempted to influence the 2024 European elections through disinformation campaigns in several EU countries, based on revelations by Elon Musk and Donald Trump about illegal practices within USAID.
“Trump has done fantastic groundwork; now we must also swiftly and comprehensively uncover illegal election interference by foreign powers in Europe,” Bystron stated. There is an urgent suspicion that this foreign influence has significantly manipulated the composition of the EU Parliament. “The EU must uncompromisingly combat all forms of hybrid warfare, foreign propaganda, and disinformation.”
Bystron criticized USAID-funded media for allegedly targeting opposition forces. “Our democracy must be protected from foreign influence,” the AfD politician said. It is the responsibility of European institutions to investigate these manipulations and ensure the security of future elections.
USAID is currently facing criticism for allegedly using intelligence funds to influence elections and orchestrate regime changes worldwide. As a result, U.S. President Donald Trump has drastically cut USAID’s budget and placed all employees on leave as of February 7.
Bystron was the target of a NGO- and Intel-based smear campaign in the EU Parliament elections 2024, which could never be substantiated. Slovak website Dennik N, which led the campaig
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