EU election season and securing online democracy

The European Parliament elections, taking place from 23-26 May 2019, are one of the largest democratic exercises globally. With approximately 400 million people eligible to vote across the EU's 28 member states, these elections play a significant role in shaping the future of the continent. The focus on election security has been high, with various EU institutions and agencies working together to drive awareness among EU Member States and help political parties prepare for potential cybersecurity threats. Cloudflare, which provides protection against DDoS attacks and other cyber threats, has protected numerous major U.S Presidential campaign websites from cyberattacks and is now protecting a number of political group websites across the EU. The European Commission has been monitoring industry progress under the Code of Practice on Disinformation to ensure a robust response to any threats to the democratic process.