How to fight disinformation 

The European Parliament tackles "fake news" 

       

Disinformation: how to recognise and tackle Covid-19 myths  

The outbreak of the coronavirus has led to disinformation that hampers efforts to contain the pandemic. Read on to find out what you can do.

       

Press Releases 

Press Releases 

EU to take action against fake news and foreign electoral interference 

Foreign electoral interference seriously threatens European democratic societies to the benefit of anti-EU, right-wing extremist and populist forces, warn MEPs.

       

Propaganda: “The weapons used against us are continuously evolving” 

Hostile propaganda that seeks to undermine the EU could influence the upcoming European elections. We talked to MEP Anna Fotyga about how to counteract it.

       

Coronavirus: EU increases action against disinformation 

The EU is stepping up action to tackle harmful disinformation surrounding the coronavirus, while respecting the freedom of expression.

       

Foreign interference committee finalises recommendations 

Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Parliament will vote on a report with recommendations on how to stop dangerous foreign attacks on democracy.

       

Disinformation: Parliament committee recommends EU sanctions 

The EU should have a specific regime of sanctions to tackle foreign interference and disinformation campaigns by foreign powers, according to a Parliament committee.

       

Press Releases 

Press Releases 

EU must prepare better to fight off foreign interference and disinformation 

The EU’s lack of awareness and counter-measures makes interference an attractive tactic for malicious foreign actors and endangers democracy, say MEPs.

       

European elections: abuse of data to be penalised 

Parliament wants to protect democratic debate in the European elections by introducing financial penalties for EU parties and foundations abusing data in political campaigns.

       

Press Releases 

Press Releases 

EU prepares itself to fight back against hostile propaganda 

MEPs warn that Russia’s disinformation campaigns are the main source of disinformation in Europe, along with China, Iran and North Korea.