European Perspective on Foreign Interference and Democratic Self-Defense Ahead of 2026 Midterms

An analytical piece from Just Security examines the challenge of safeguarding U.S. elections from foreign interference while preventing incumbents from exploiting such allegations to restrict voting rights, drawing on European experiences. The article is forward-looking and prescriptive, not reporting a specific event. It signals growing concern about election integrity and democratic resilience in the run-up to the 2026 midterms.