EU Commission seeks views on revised DSA election guidelines to address AI risks
The EU Commission has opened a consultation on revised election guidelines under the Digital Services Act (DSA), reflecting growing risks…
EU Disinformation Code signatories review election risks and crisis responses
The EU Commission and 48 signatories to the Code of Conduct on Disinformation reviewed emerging election threats, crisis-related information integrity…
European Centre for Democratic Resilience launches stakeholder platform
The European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) and European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) are the first participants supporting the Centre’s work…
MEPs adopt proposals to strengthen EU Democracy Shield against foreign interference
MEPs adopted recommendations for a stronger EU Democracy Shield, seeking a well-funded coordination body, tougher enforcement of digital rules and…
EU science initiatives counter disinformation and strengthen public trust
EU-funded projects offer researchers and journalists training, open-access tools and guidance to make evidence accessible, explain scientific uncertainty and strengthen…
EU Commission launches €6m call to strengthen EU research on information integrity
The EU Commission has opened a new €6 million call under the Digital Europe Programme to develop a common research…
Russian hybrid threats and manipulation: EU adds two entities to sanctions list
The EU Council has expanded its sanctions regime against Russia’s hybrid warfare by targeting two additional entities central to pro-Kremlin…
Hungary Leaks: A geopolitical risk analysis of Hungarian-Russian information corridors
Mounting allegations of intelligence leaks, systemic cyber compromise, and strategic alignment with Moscow are pushing Hungary to the margins of…
EU Commission launches new European Centre for Democratic Resilience
At today’s General Affairs Council, EU Ministers marked the launch of the European Centre for Democratic Resilience, a flagship initiative…
Von der Leyen: Holocaust remembrance is Europe’s enduring responsibility
Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned against Holocaust distortion and rising antisemitism across…
EU Democracy Shield: Parliament rapporteur calls for stronger mandate and resources
The rapporteur of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, Tomas Tobé (EPP, Sweden), has published a…
EU Commission supports media literacy projects against disinformation
The EU Commission is making €3 million available for projects that aim to strengthen people's awareness and skills in navigating…
International Day for Democracy: Joint statement by EEAS and the EU Commission
Marking the International Day for Democracy, EU High Representative Kallas, Executive Vice-President Virkkunen and Commissioner McGrath stressed that democracy remains…
EU Commission launches call for the continuation of the European Digital Media Observatory
The European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) is a multidisciplinary community, serving as a collaborative platform for fact-checkers, researchers and media…
Georgia: EEAS firmly rejects and condemns disinformation and baseless accusations
According to an EEAS spokesperson, undermining EU-Georgia relations through Russian-style conspiracy theories and divisive narratives only serves those who oppose…
EU and North Atlantic Council condemn Russian malicious cyber activities
NATO and the EU have strongly condemned Russia’s malicious cyber activities, which pose a serious threat to Allied security. In…
EU Commissioner Kos: Defend truth and complete enlargement to resist authoritarianism
EU Commissioner Marta Kos delivered a deeply personal and politically charged speech on the role of journalism and European enlargement…
JRC: Public discourse on migration shaped by misinformation and conspiracy theories
A new report by the EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) highlights the importance of having open and honest conversations around…
Countering fake election observation, disinformation, and hybrid threats
MEPs and election experts will discuss ways to counter politically biased (“fake”) election observation and...
Insight EU Digitization and Entertainment Weekly 24 – 28 March 2025
We offer delayed access to the headlines of our Insight EU specialized monitoring emails, typically by several days. For real-time…
Insight EU Digitization and Entertainment Weekly 17 – 21 February 2025
We offer delayed access to the headlines of our Insight EU specialized monitoring emails, typically by several days. For real-time…
ECDC workshop to strengthen infodemic management capacity
Communication and public health experts from across the EU’s Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood gathered from 19-20 February 2025 in Djerba,…
MEPs condemn Russia’s use of disinformation to justify its war in Ukraine
The text adopted by Parliament rejects historical claims by the Russian regime to undermine Ukraine’s history and national identity as…
General-purpose AI and systemic risks: European AI Office calls for evaluators
The European AI Office is hosting an online workshop for experts focusing on the evaluation of general-purpose AI models with systemic…
EESC: Citizens can defeat disinformation
Civil society for an open democratic debate 27/11/2024 This page is also available in: EL...
EU Statement at the OSCE on Kremlin-supported media’s covert activities
The European Union once again strongly condemns Russia’s malicious activities, including foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), disinformation, and malicious…
Canada: EU Commission VP Jourová discusses disinformation and foreign interference
Vice-President Jourová will visit the ‘Citizen Lab' at the University of Toronto to exchange with researchers on the threats of…
VP Jourová discusses disinformation, foreign interference, and digital policy in California
Vice-President Jourová visits Los Angeles and San Francisco for meetings with leaders in the technology, creative and media sectors, focusing on…
Disinformation and manipulation: EU Commission raises risk awareness
The EU Commission has launched a series of actions to raise awareness of the risks of disinformation, information manipulation and…
Facebook and Instagram: EU Commission opens formal DSA proceedings
The suspected infringements cover Meta's policies and practices relating to deceptive advertising and political content on its services. They also…
Vice-President Jourová discusses disinformation and information integrity in the USA
Vice-President Věra Jourová is on a visit to Washington DC and New York City. She will discuss common efforts in combating…
Online platforms focus on elections in 3rd batch of disinformation reports
Today, the signatories of the Code of Practice on Disinformation, including major online platforms such as Google, Meta, Microsoft and TikTok,…
MEPs condemn continuous Russian efforts to undermine European democracy
In a resolution adopted on Thursday with 433 votes in favour, 56 against and 18 abstentions, Parliament expresses its complete…
Disinformation and foreign interference: Speech by EU HR Borrell at EEAS Conference
Participants discuss one of the most significant threats of our time. "It is not about a bomb that can kill…
EU Commission sends request for information to Meta under the DSA
Today, the European Commission formally sent Meta a request for information under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission is…
Russia continues to sow disinformation – UK statement to the OSCE
Last week we listened to the lengthy Russian statement, complete with slides, as the Russian delegation attempted to defend the…
Illegal content and disinformation: EU Commission sends information request to X
The European Commission sent a formal request for information to the social media platform "X" (formerly Twitter) under the Digital…
Major online platforms report on first six months under the new Code of Practice on Disinformation
Today, the major online platforms which are signatories of the new Code of Practice on Disinformation of 2022 (Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok)…
EU Commission: €1.2m for new project to deepen understanding of disinformation
This new call foresees nearly €1.2 million EU funding to support a better understanding of how disinformation is formed and…
Increased spread of disinformation directed towards Sweden
Recent events such as the burning of copies of holy scriptures coincide with a more difficult security situation. The desecration…
NATO Deputy Secretary General welcomes President of the Moldovan Parliament
Mr Geoană welcomed the deepening partnership between NATO and Moldova, with full respect for its constitutional neutrality, saying that the…
EU Commission VP Jourova in Berlin to discuss democracy, media freedom and fight against disinformation
Brussels, 11 May 2023 Today and tomorrow, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Vera Jourova, is in...
DSA enforcement: EU Commission launches ECAT
Brussels, 17 April 2023 Tomorrow, the Commission will officially inaugurate the European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency...
The criminal use of ChatGPT: Europol organizes a number of workshops
The Hague, 27 March 2023 In response to the growing public attention given to ChatGPT,...
India: EU HRVP to travel to attend the G20 meetings and the Raisina Dialogue
Brussels, 28 February 2023 From 1 to 4 March, High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell will be in New...
Euronest: Revamp of Eastern Partnership policy needed to face new realities
Brussels, 21 February 2023 Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, Members of the...
EU Parliament: Special committee to deal with corruption allegations
Brussels, 14 February 2023 Following revelations of alleged foreign interference and the ongoing investigations into...
Peace and democracy require defeating Putin’s industry of lies – EEAS blog post by Josep Borrell
11.02.2023 HR/VP Blog – Last Tuesday, the EEAS has organised in Brussels an important conference on...
New Transparency Centre provides insights and data on online disinformation for the first time
Brussels, 9 February 2023 Today, the signatories of the 2022 Code of Practice on Disinformation, including all...