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Video. Why is Central Europe prone to fake news ahead of European elections?

Updated: 22/05/2024 - 7:00 GMT+2

Recent statistics show that at least half of the population in countries such as Slovakia, Poland and the Czech Republic are exposed to misinformation online.

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