Covered by Forbes, Politico, Contexte, Euronews, Euractiv and others, our new assessment identifies consistent gaps in transparency, independent oversight, and measurable outcomes across all commitments. Without stronger enforcement, the implementation of the Code of Practice on Disinformation – from tomorrow on, a Code of Conduct – risks remaining performative rather than impactful.

At this year’s 20th edition of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum, EDMO co-hosted a well-attended session on “EU Rules on Disinformation: Who Are Friends or Foes”. EDMO Secretary-General Paula Gori moderated the session and was joined by Mikko Salo (NORDIS), Morten Langfeldt Dahlback (NORDIS) and Giacomo Mazzone (EDMO Advisory Council), among others. Re-watch the session if you couldn't attend.

Europe’s media landscape is under siege from disinformation, foreign interference, and AI-powered deception – especially during elections. Yet, fact-checkers, journalists, and civil society organizations have fought back. On our dedicated page on elections, find Paolo Cesarini’s key lessons as well as recent analyses from the EDMO Hubs on this year’s national elections.

Register by 3 July and join us as we zoom in on effective responses to climate disinformation, bringing in insights from experienced experts and practitioners active in the field. The training series is open to all stakeholders working to tackle disinformation as well as climate policy experts interested in questions related to climate disinformation.

What is an algorithm and why do we need to know how they work? Throughout May, the EDMO network engaged with citizens across the EU as part of the “Be Online Smart” media literacy campaign. Using postcards and posters that were for example disseminated in partnership with public municipal offices, the initiative promoted critical thinking, safe online practices, and awareness of disinformation.

Paolo Cesarini, Chair of the EDMO Executive Board, joined the podcast of the European Association for Viewers Interests (EAVI) for a discussion on the rise of AI, the evolution of EU digital policies, the so-called “Washington, D.C. effect”, and platforms’ compliance with the Code of Practice on Disinformation. Listen to the full episode.

Happening on 10 June at the European Parliament Office in Zagreb, the final conference of the Adria Digital Media Observatory (ADMO) highlighted the Hub’s key achievements: 13 research reports, 600 fact-checks in three languages, and six multi-day training programmes reaching over 130 students. Discover the full scope of ADMO’s work and impact across Croatia and Slovenia.

Bringing together leading voices, this publication explores the urgent challenges facing journalism today, highlighting efforts to safeguard information integrity, counter disinformation, and reinforce journalism’s democratic role. Read the full publication and the contribution of EDMO Secretary-General Paula Gori.

In the digital media landscape, the proportion of content created by generative artificial intelligence is increasing. The mass presentation of AI-generated content, particularly on social media, gives the impression that the majority of the population is aware of these relatively new opportunities. However, CEDMO’s new Special Brief reveals otherwise.