Countering Disinformation and Hybrid Warfare in the EU

Summary

This report recommends measures to strengthen European strategic communication against propaganda by third parties. It focuses on regulating social media, protecting elections, and supporting specialized EU task forces.
10 13.03.2019
Other
human rights
european union
administrative law
public administration
international relations
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • Strengthening media freedom and pluralism as a fundamental safeguard against propaganda campaigns.
  • Developing a legal framework at both EU and international levels to tackle hybrid threats, including cyber warfare.
  • Investing in research and development to counter the risks posed by Artificial Intelligence and deepfake technology.
  • Regulating social media and messenger services to ensure transparency in political advertising and accountability for automated systems.
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