The problem of disinformation is globally recognised as disruptive to the normal functioning of democratic societies, economies and political systems. In recent years, ‘fake news’ and coordinated disinformation campaigns have an instrument of geopolitical influence.

They have afflicted elections in both established and new democracies, and undermined social and political solidarity in response to global challenges. It is with these and other instances in mind that the European Union (EU) identified ‘the exposure of citizens to large scale disinformation’ as ‘a major challenge for Europe’ in 2018, undertaking an increasingly ambitious programme of action to counter this evolving threat since. The outbreak of the coronavirus has led to disinformation that hampers efforts to contain the pandemic.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said false claims “are spreading faster than the virus” and has already termed it an “infodemic of planetary proportions”. The Russian aggression against Ukraine is also a source of many disinformation.&nbsp;

Special Committee for foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU, including disinformation (INGE) was created in the European Parliament to tackle these challenges

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Special committee on Foreign Interference in all Democratic Processes in the European Union, including Disinformation

Fight against disinformation

Communication on the Democracy Shield: closing statements by Michael MCGRATH, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection

Communication on the Democracy Shield: MEPs debate

Communication on the Democracy Shield: Opening statement by Michael MCGRATH, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection

State of the European Union - #SOTEU2025: statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission (part 7 - Global partnerships and Trade - Democracy and Democracy and Rule of Law)

The fine against TikTok and the need to strengthen the protection of citizens’ rights on social media platforms: MEPs debate

The fine against TikTok and the need to strengthen the protection of citizens’ rights on social media platforms: opening statement by Michael MCGRATH, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection

Infoclip: Fact-checking and fight against disinformation

Infoclip: Digital Services Act (DSA), E-Commerce and Social Media - long version

Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the Meta Pan-European Youth Summit: extracts from the address

Geopolitical and economic implications for the transatlantic relations under the new Trump administration: MEPs debate (part 2)

Geopolitical and economic implications for the transatlantic relations under the new Trump administration: MEPs debate (part 1)

Geopolitical and economic implications for the transatlantic relations under the new Trump administration: MEPs debate (part 3)

EPRS policy podcast - The EU and Russia: Locked into confrontation

Debate on the need to enforce DSA to protect democracy

Debate on Russian disinformation on Ukraine

Debate on disinformation on social media

IMCO Debate on the compliance of TikTok with the EU Digital Services Act

IMCO Committee -  Ensuring effective approaches to fighting propaganda on online platforms and the role of the DSA in the light of the Russian aggression

EP Plenary session - Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU

INGE Special Committee - Exchange of views with Maria A. Ressa, The Nobel Peace Prize 2021 laureate, Journalist and Author, Co-founder and CEO of Rappler

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Disinformation and the role of social platforms

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Foreign Interference in democratic processes

AIDA Special Committee -  Public Hearing on ' AI and the Future of Democracy '

Online Seminar - The disinformation dilemma: How to respond and regulate without undermining democracy?

INGE Special Committee - Exchange of views with Marietje SCHAAKE, International Policy Director at Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center and International Policy Fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

INGE Committee press conference - Foreign interference in EU democratic processes: lessons from the committee's work so far

INGE  Specia Committee - Exchange of views with Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World

INGE Special Committee - Exchange of views with Thierry BRETON, Commissioner for Internal Market

Public opening of the exhibition #FakeForReal in the House of European History- KAK performance

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Tackling Covid-19 disinformation and the impact on freedom of expression

Special Committee on Foreign Interference in all Democratic Processes in the European Union, including Disinformation

Geopolitical and economic implications for the transatlantic relations under the new Trump administration: Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner and by Adam SZŁAPKA, Polish Minister for European Affairs

Geopolitical and economic implications for the transatlantic relations under the new Trump administration: Opening statements by Adam SZŁAPKA, Polish Minister for European Affairs, and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner

The need to enforce the Digital Services Act to protect democracy on social media platforms: extracts from the debate

Russia’s disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine: MEPs Debate (part 2)

Russia’s disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine: MEPs Debate (part 1)

Russia’s disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine: MEPs Debate (part 3)

Russia’s disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine: Closing Statement

Russia’s disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine: Opening Statement

IMCO Committee -  BRETON on Russia

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