Disinformation intensifies ahead of the EU elections
Political analysts say Moscow might seek to exploit political tensions in Europe where far-right parties are on the rise ahead of the elections on June 6-9. How prepared is Europe?
Political analysts say Moscow might seek to exploit political tensions in Europe where far-right parties are on the rise ahead of the elections on June 6-9. How prepared is Europe?
With the 2024 EU elections just months away, widespread disinformation campaigns on key EU policies are on the rise. Politicians and media experts alike warn that quality journalism and fact-checking are essential to prevent disinformation from spreading.
Disinformation campaigns come in all shapes and sizes. For example, how are the current pro-Russian disinformation campaigns affecting the public and occupying journalists on a daily basis?
Terry Reintke, the leading Green candidate for the European election, spoke to the European Newsroom (enr) on her priorities for the elections, the Green Deal, farmers’ protests and the looming spectre of right-wing extremism.