BRUSSELS (Reuters) - France, Germany and 10 other European Union countries want the European Commission to use its powers under the Digital Services Act to protect the integrity of European elections from foreign interference, a letter signed by the 12 countries showed.

As concerns over election interference intensify across Europe, several EU countries are pushing for stronger protections against foreign influence. With elections approaching in several member states,

A government report found foreign interference in Canadian elections, notably by China and India, but concluded it did not affect results. The report, confirming earlier findings, criticized government response times and transparency.