The European Parliament is weighing a ban on Russian media outlets from its networks, following a request from the right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists group.
Leaders of the group, including Polish and Italian leaders, have publicly opposed Russia's war in Ukraine and are now seeking to restrict access to "Russian propaganda websites" under EU sanctions.
Latvian MEP Rihards Kols has called for these websites to be blocked on all Parliament devices and networks, citing the EU's 2022 sanctions on Russian media.
The move could set a precedent for restricting media in the European Parliament, according to some political group leaders.
Author's summary: European Parliament considers ban on Russian media outlets.