European Digital Media Observatory
@edmo-eu.bsky.social
We bring together fact-checkers, media literacy practitioners, scholars, journalists, and online platforms to tackle disinformation. Based at @eui-eu.bsky.social. Visit us at www.edmo.eu.
๐ป To dive deeper into this topic, we also recommend watching our dedicated training series:
๐ด Module 1: Understanding climate disinformation
edmo.eu/training/edm...
๐ด Module 2: Responding to climate disinformation
edmo.eu/training/edm...
๐ด Module 1: Understanding climate disinformation
edmo.eu/training/edm...
๐ด Module 2: Responding to climate disinformation
edmo.eu/training/edm...
February 11, 2026 at 12:17 PM
๐ป To dive deeper into this topic, we also recommend watching our dedicated training series:
๐ด Module 1: Understanding climate disinformation
edmo.eu/training/edm...
๐ด Module 2: Responding to climate disinformation
edmo.eu/training/edm...
๐ด Module 1: Understanding climate disinformation
edmo.eu/training/edm...
๐ด Module 2: Responding to climate disinformation
edmo.eu/training/edm...
๐ If we seek ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ #๐ฐ๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, we must strengthen public resilience to ๐ฐ๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ #๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป.
๐ That's why we're pleased to share the #ClimateFactsMatter campaign by @euclimateaction.bsky.social, incl. a digital handbook co-created w/ experts from EDMO + EDMO Hubs: edmo.eu/edmo-news/cl...
๐ That's why we're pleased to share the #ClimateFactsMatter campaign by @euclimateaction.bsky.social, incl. a digital handbook co-created w/ experts from EDMO + EDMO Hubs: edmo.eu/edmo-news/cl...
February 11, 2026 at 12:17 PM
๐ If we seek ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ #๐ฐ๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, we must strengthen public resilience to ๐ฐ๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ #๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป.
๐ That's why we're pleased to share the #ClimateFactsMatter campaign by @euclimateaction.bsky.social, incl. a digital handbook co-created w/ experts from EDMO + EDMO Hubs: edmo.eu/edmo-news/cl...
๐ That's why we're pleased to share the #ClimateFactsMatter campaign by @euclimateaction.bsky.social, incl. a digital handbook co-created w/ experts from EDMO + EDMO Hubs: edmo.eu/edmo-news/cl...
๐ But which were the most central claims to invade the public discourse, and how effective did they turn out to be? We recommend reading the latest investigation by @tjekdet.dk @nordishub.bsky.social: edmo.eu/publications...
Here are the 10 most central claims that have shaped the debate about Greenland โ EDMO
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January 28, 2026 at 11:18 AM
๐ But which were the most central claims to invade the public discourse, and how effective did they turn out to be? We recommend reading the latest investigation by @tjekdet.dk @nordishub.bsky.social: edmo.eu/publications...
๐ฌ "Disinformation and influence campaigns lay the groundwork for deeply erroneous decisions that can trigger unpredictable consequences for our democracies and our ability to coexist in #Denmark๐ฉ๐ฐ, #Greenland๐ฌ๐ฑ, #Europe๐ช๐บ, or beyond", says @thomashedin.bsky.social @tjekdet.dk @nordishub.bsky.social ๐
January 28, 2026 at 11:18 AM
๐ฌ "Disinformation and influence campaigns lay the groundwork for deeply erroneous decisions that can trigger unpredictable consequences for our democracies and our ability to coexist in #Denmark๐ฉ๐ฐ, #Greenland๐ฌ๐ฑ, #Europe๐ช๐บ, or beyond", says @thomashedin.bsky.social @tjekdet.dk @nordishub.bsky.social ๐
3/3 @facta.news analysed the phenomenon: edmo.eu/publications...
A misleading video has turned Meloni into an anti-American icon across the worldโs social media โ EDMO
edmo.eu
January 26, 2026 at 5:39 PM
3/3 @facta.news analysed the phenomenon: edmo.eu/publications...
2/3 threatening to close โUS basesโ in #Italy, tear up trade agreements, and even boycotting McDonaldโs.
Posts of this kind โ all leveraging on a real segment from a January press conference โ immediately became hugely popular online, racking up up to 8.5 million views in 24 hours.
Posts of this kind โ all leveraging on a real segment from a January press conference โ immediately became hugely popular online, racking up up to 8.5 million views in 24 hours.
January 26, 2026 at 5:39 PM
2/3 threatening to close โUS basesโ in #Italy, tear up trade agreements, and even boycotting McDonaldโs.
Posts of this kind โ all leveraging on a real segment from a January press conference โ immediately became hugely popular online, racking up up to 8.5 million views in 24 hours.
Posts of this kind โ all leveraging on a real segment from a January press conference โ immediately became hugely popular online, racking up up to 8.5 million views in 24 hours.
๐ #Sarcasm can be an effective rhetorical tool. But in today's online world, it also means handing an easy win to those eager to spread #disinformation + confusion.
According to viral posts, Giorgia #Meloni has launched a head-on attack on US President Donald Trumpโs foreign policy, 1/3
According to viral posts, Giorgia #Meloni has launched a head-on attack on US President Donald Trumpโs foreign policy, 1/3
January 26, 2026 at 5:39 PM
๐ #Sarcasm can be an effective rhetorical tool. But in today's online world, it also means handing an easy win to those eager to spread #disinformation + confusion.
According to viral posts, Giorgia #Meloni has launched a head-on attack on US President Donald Trumpโs foreign policy, 1/3
According to viral posts, Giorgia #Meloni has launched a head-on attack on US President Donald Trumpโs foreign policy, 1/3
Over 2.4 million views within just days: once more, this week has shown how digital #platforms fail to prevent the rapid dissemination of #disinformation.
Shortly after the deadly accident in #Adamuz, unfounded claims about foreign sabotage began multiplying. Read the new analysis by @maldita.es ๐
Shortly after the deadly accident in #Adamuz, unfounded claims about foreign sabotage began multiplying. Read the new analysis by @maldita.es ๐
January 23, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Over 2.4 million views within just days: once more, this week has shown how digital #platforms fail to prevent the rapid dissemination of #disinformation.
Shortly after the deadly accident in #Adamuz, unfounded claims about foreign sabotage began multiplying. Read the new analysis by @maldita.es ๐
Shortly after the deadly accident in #Adamuz, unfounded claims about foreign sabotage began multiplying. Read the new analysis by @maldita.es ๐
โ Will 'breaking #verification' soon replace 'breaking #news'?
๐ฌ Take a look at today's interview w/ EDMO #factchecking Coordinator @tommasocanetta.bsky.social in the latest @eesc.bsky.social newsletter ๐
๐ฌ Take a look at today's interview w/ EDMO #factchecking Coordinator @tommasocanetta.bsky.social in the latest @eesc.bsky.social newsletter ๐
January 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM
โ Will 'breaking #verification' soon replace 'breaking #news'?
๐ฌ Take a look at today's interview w/ EDMO #factchecking Coordinator @tommasocanetta.bsky.social in the latest @eesc.bsky.social newsletter ๐
๐ฌ Take a look at today's interview w/ EDMO #factchecking Coordinator @tommasocanetta.bsky.social in the latest @eesc.bsky.social newsletter ๐
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NORDIS IS MONITORING DEVELOPMENTS IN GREENLAND ๐
Weโve highlighted our Greenland-related fact-checks on our website, so you can easily stay informed. Find them here ๐ www.nordishub.eu
Weโve highlighted our Greenland-related fact-checks on our website, so you can easily stay informed. Find them here ๐ www.nordishub.eu
January 21, 2026 at 8:09 AM
NORDIS IS MONITORING DEVELOPMENTS IN GREENLAND ๐
Weโve highlighted our Greenland-related fact-checks on our website, so you can easily stay informed. Find them here ๐ www.nordishub.eu
Weโve highlighted our Greenland-related fact-checks on our website, so you can easily stay informed. Find them here ๐ www.nordishub.eu
๐ต๐น๐ณ๏ธ Anti #immigration narratives have been the most prominent form of #disinformation detected during #Portugalโs 2026 presidential #election, followed by personal attacks on candidates, alleged irregularities in the #voting system + more. Read the full report by ISCTE / @iberifier.bsky.social ๐
January 20, 2026 at 4:12 PM
๐ต๐น๐ณ๏ธ Anti #immigration narratives have been the most prominent form of #disinformation detected during #Portugalโs 2026 presidential #election, followed by personal attacks on candidates, alleged irregularities in the #voting system + more. Read the full report by ISCTE / @iberifier.bsky.social ๐
๐ Read our first monthly brief of 2026 to dive into recent developments seen by #factcheckers across Europe: edmo.eu/publications...
January 19, 2026 at 12:15 PM
๐ Read our first monthly brief of 2026 to dive into recent developments seen by #factcheckers across Europe: edmo.eu/publications...
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Together with Lisa Ginsborg we are happy to share that our edited volume on "Disinformation: A Multidisciplinary Analysis" is now published!
A long journey which involved many esteemed authors, with whom it was a great pleasure to work and to which we are grateful
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
A long journey which involved many esteemed authors, with whom it was a great pleasure to work and to which we are grateful
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
January 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Together with Lisa Ginsborg we are happy to share that our edited volume on "Disinformation: A Multidisciplinary Analysis" is now published!
A long journey which involved many esteemed authors, with whom it was a great pleasure to work and to which we are grateful
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
A long journey which involved many esteemed authors, with whom it was a great pleasure to work and to which we are grateful
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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๐ Ready to explore the DisinfoVerse?
Join us next week in Wrocลaw ๐ต๐ฑ for a full day of panels on disinformation, cybersecurity, science & journalism!
๐ SWPS University | ๐ 15 Jan | ๐ 9:00-18.45
๐ Register: cedmohub.eu/cs/disinfove...
Join us next week in Wrocลaw ๐ต๐ฑ for a full day of panels on disinformation, cybersecurity, science & journalism!
๐ SWPS University | ๐ 15 Jan | ๐ 9:00-18.45
๐ Register: cedmohub.eu/cs/disinfove...
January 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM
๐ Ready to explore the DisinfoVerse?
Join us next week in Wrocลaw ๐ต๐ฑ for a full day of panels on disinformation, cybersecurity, science & journalism!
๐ SWPS University | ๐ 15 Jan | ๐ 9:00-18.45
๐ Register: cedmohub.eu/cs/disinfove...
Join us next week in Wrocลaw ๐ต๐ฑ for a full day of panels on disinformation, cybersecurity, science & journalism!
๐ SWPS University | ๐ 15 Jan | ๐ 9:00-18.45
๐ Register: cedmohub.eu/cs/disinfove...
๐ค Pro-Russian and Xenophobic #Disinformation are Relying More and More on Generative #AI
๐ Read the last EDMO monthly brief of the year: edmo.eu/publications...
๐ Read the last EDMO monthly brief of the year: edmo.eu/publications...
Monthly fact-checking brief no. 54 is out โ EDMO
edmo.eu
December 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
๐ค Pro-Russian and Xenophobic #Disinformation are Relying More and More on Generative #AI
๐ Read the last EDMO monthly brief of the year: edmo.eu/publications...
๐ Read the last EDMO monthly brief of the year: edmo.eu/publications...
@maldita.es has identified more than 5.200 #AI-generated videos and 3.600 videos of real minors โ and explains how #TikTok profits from all of this. Read the investigation: edmo.eu/publications... 2/2
Predators on TikTok: a goldmine for pedophiles โ EDMO
edmo.eu
December 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
@maldita.es has identified more than 5.200 #AI-generated videos and 3.600 videos of real minors โ and explains how #TikTok profits from all of this. Read the investigation: edmo.eu/publications... 2/2
๐จ At least 40 #TikTok accounts with over 1.5 million followers are posting sexualized content โ #AI-generated & real โ of underage children. Their goal: reaching #pedophiles to sell and exchange real #childpornography on services like #Telegram. 1/2
December 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
๐จ At least 40 #TikTok accounts with over 1.5 million followers are posting sexualized content โ #AI-generated & real โ of underage children. Their goal: reaching #pedophiles to sell and exchange real #childpornography on services like #Telegram. 1/2
๐๏ธ "According to Cesarini, this trend is being seen increasing in countries 'that until now were classified as medium or low risk, such as #Spain, #France, and #Germany.'"
Read the full interview by @elpais.com with EDMO Executive Board Chair Paolo Cesarini ๐
Read the full interview by @elpais.com with EDMO Executive Board Chair Paolo Cesarini ๐
!["The layoffs, political interference, budget cuts, and attempts to centralize control or undermine the credibility of public service media [are] worrying," says Paolo Cesarini, Chair of the EDMO Executive Board.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hsnr73ddalvbh7q3tl6apqpi/bafkreickl3rsosa7izzynbrfg53uwevkn3zv2g73czmfdl4k5wja6qou2a@jpeg)
December 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
๐๏ธ "According to Cesarini, this trend is being seen increasing in countries 'that until now were classified as medium or low risk, such as #Spain, #France, and #Germany.'"
Read the full interview by @elpais.com with EDMO Executive Board Chair Paolo Cesarini ๐
Read the full interview by @elpais.com with EDMO Executive Board Chair Paolo Cesarini ๐
๐ฅ๐ด Tune in now to follow the livestream! ๐
๐ Welcome to our event Meet the Future of AI 2025. We are bringing together experts, policymakers and practitioners to explore how AI, regulation and cooperation can strengthen democracy in Europe. Follow for live updates. #MeetTheFutureOfAI
WATCH LIVE: https://eurac.tv/9YiL
WATCH LIVE: https://eurac.tv/9YiL
December 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
๐ฅ๐ด Tune in now to follow the livestream! ๐
๐๏ธ Reminder: Register now to join next week's ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ #๐๐ event in Brussels or online! Paolo Cesarini, Chair of the EDMO Executive Board, will moderate session 1, titled #๐ฃ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐
๐: ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป #๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ฆ๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐น๐ฑ๐
Join #AI4Debunk, @titanthinking.bsky.social, #AI4Trust #AICODEPROJECT, #ELLIOT-EU and us to explore how #AI strengthens democracy and counters #disinformation!
Supported by @disinfo.eu and @edmo-eu.bsky.social.
Registration required: eurac.tv/9Yhh
Online or in person.
#EuropeanDemocracyShield, #DSA
Supported by @disinfo.eu and @edmo-eu.bsky.social.
Registration required: eurac.tv/9Yhh
Online or in person.
#EuropeanDemocracyShield, #DSA
November 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
๐๏ธ Reminder: Register now to join next week's ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ #๐๐ event in Brussels or online! Paolo Cesarini, Chair of the EDMO Executive Board, will moderate session 1, titled #๐ฃ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐
๐: ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป #๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ฆ๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐น๐ฑ๐
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๐ช๐บ The Digital Services Act (#DSA) faces repeated criticism from US government officials. They label it a tool for global censorship and a threat to freedom of expression.
โ ๏ธ Only one-fifth of Europeans agree that the DSA should be repealed due to criticism from the US ๐
โ ๏ธ Only one-fifth of Europeans agree that the DSA should be repealed due to criticism from the US ๐
November 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
๐ช๐บ The Digital Services Act (#DSA) faces repeated criticism from US government officials. They label it a tool for global censorship and a threat to freedom of expression.
โ ๏ธ Only one-fifth of Europeans agree that the DSA should be repealed due to criticism from the US ๐
โ ๏ธ Only one-fifth of Europeans agree that the DSA should be repealed due to criticism from the US ๐