European Democracy Action Plan: A democratic vaccine against disinformation and hate speech
A thematic debate on the Conference on the Future of Europe also took place during the CIVEX meeting, where members stressed that the current EU institutional framework does not properly reflect the sub-national representative bodies like regional parliaments
Populism, nationalism, disinformation, hate speech and conspiracy theories are widespread in the European public and political sphere, which is leading to polarisation and intolerance. The deterioration of fundamental rights in one Member State has a negative impact across the EU. Therefore, in the 8th meeting of the CIVEX Commission, members welcomed the European Commission s initiative on the
Met dank overgenomen van Europese Commissie (EC), gepubliceerd op donderdag 6 mei 2021.
I am very honoured that you invited me to this very important conference where everyone who works on countering disinformation and foreign interference should be.
I remember after learning that I will deal with countering disinformation one of my first thoughts were:
I have to go to Riga to see the NATO people and the Latvian authorities; they know a thing or two about this issue.
Clearly, the pandemic has affected my plans, but I believe soon the time will come I will be able to see many of you personally.
Webber Wentzel partner appointed to European Commission Expert Group on SLAPP
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Dario Milo, a Webber Wentzel partner, and specialist in media law has been appointed by the European Commission (EC) to serve on the Expert Group against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP). The appointment is for two years.
Media literacy has to be about very simple flexing of a critical thinking muscle and in understanding why there is a value in recognizing the difference between fake posts, straight news, and opinion – says Juliane von Reppert-Bismarck, Founder of Lie Detectors.
The interview with Julianne von Reppert-Bismarck is also available as a podcast on our website, Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
Karolina Zbytniewska, EURACTIV.pl: You used to be a member of the advisory high-level expert groups advising the European Commission on fake news, disinformation, and media literacy. You have advised policymakers and governments on anti-radicalization and platform accountability. Now please advise our readers, viewers, and listeners on how to fight disinformation. Let’s begin from the very beginning – how’s disinformation a problem?
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