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‘Alternative truths’: How the EU is tackling climate disinformation

As the threat of climate change accelerates, the EU has strengthened its commitment to fight disinformation.

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Foreign information manipulation is among top threats to EU democracy

A recent Eurobarometer survey ranked ‘’foreign information manipulation, interference and disinformation, including in the context of elections’ as the second most serious challenge to democracy in the EU. Experts say these perceptions should be interpreted with caution.

Poland

AI-made videos using attractive young women promote Poland's EU exit

They are beautiful, eloquent — and do not exist. AI-generated girls from the 'Prawilne_Polki' profile called for Polexit and preached right-wing views. The TikTok account has been deleted, but disinformation and propaganda in Poland persist.

The Cube

Paris taken by a coup: How an AI video caused Macron a major headache

The video rapidly racked up more than 12 million views after it was shared on Facebook.

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The Cube

EU sanctions Westerners spreading Russian propaganda: Who are they?

One American and two Europeans have gained legitimacy spreading propaganda off the back of their former careers in Western police forces, military or intelligence.

Germany

Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged election interference

The foreign ministry said that Germany "would take a series of countermeasures to make Russia pay a price for its hybrid actions in close coordination with our European partners."

Green News

Fossil fuels removed as cause of global warming on EPA website

'It's like pretending cigarettes don’t cause lung cancer,' says one climate expert.

Tech News

Disinformation is a worldwide issue. Here is how Turkic nations are combatting it

Turkic-speaking countries explore coordinated approach to fake news as global tech platforms evade national regulations.

The Cube

Macron's proposed 'label' for trustworthy media taken out of context

Hitting back at the inaccurate portrayals of Macron's comments, the Elysée shared an X post with the caption "Pravda? Ministry of Truth? When talking about the fight against disinformation leads to disinformation..."

The Cube

Local French media outlets imitated as part of Russian propaganda

According to researchers, this web of sham outlets is likely being run by a known Russian propagandist John Mark Dougan, a former deputy sheriff from Florida who has lived in Moscow since 2016.

Tech News

What X’s new location feature tells us about disinformation in Europe

Accounts from Asia and Australia are propagating extremist views in Europe, according to an analysis of X posts.

Green News

‘Deep divisions’: What did COP30 actually achieve and what comes next?

COP30 may go down in history as a fiery flop, as divisions quashed all hope for a commitment to fossil fuel phaseout.

Poland

Poland's PM Donald Tusk warns against anti-Ukrainian narratives

The Ministry of Digitalisation has warned against disinformation about the rail explosion and urged people to be cautious about online reports and try to verify information.

Green News

Countries commit to tackling climate disinformation at COP30

It is the first time states have formally committed to information integrity and fighting back against climate disinformation.

Europe News

European Commission unveils its big plan to save democracy

Fighting for democracy is the 27-member bloc's foremost enshrined value, but NGOs and MEPs argue that the new Democracy Shield falls short on concrete measures and funding.

Climate

Climate disinformation surges ahead of COP30

A new report looks at the climate disinformation online ecosystem