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Disinfo Update 15/07/2026
In this edition, we look at enforcement from multiple angles: a landmark CJEU ruling on Russian sanctions, a preliminary Commission finding against Meta’s addictive design, and new national measures in France, the UK, and Canada,alongside our own concerns about the EU’s reliance on soft law,and a wider look at AI’s growing role in the information ecosystem, from fact laundering to AI-assisted fact-checking.
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In this edition, we explore how Europe is hardening digital governance through state strategies, expanding civil litigation, tracking domestic influence operations, and forcing greater accountability on AI and tech platforms.Because this defense rests on civil society, the democratic news ecosystem needs adequate funding.
This edition captures a moment of active escalation, where both grassroots civic actors and state legislatures are drawing hard lines against digital manipulation. As the European Commission refines its DSA trusted flagger frameworks, the fight against foreign interference takes a historic turn with new constitutional parameters enabling election annulments.
This edition maps a landscape where the gap between regulatory ambition and real-world enforcement remains the central storyline. From the European Commission’s long-awaited decision on X under the DSA to the arrest of Dutch intermediaries linked to the Doppelganger operation, accountability is slowly but visibly catching up with those exploiting Europe’s digital infrastructure for hybrid purposes.
As accountability takes centre stage, this edition examines mounting pressure on EU institutions and platforms alike: from the Ombudsman’s maladministration finding against the Commission to fresh DSA enforcement actions targeting Meta and X.
As enforcement moves to the forefront of the fight against disinformation, this edition looks at growing pressure on platforms through legal action, investigations, and national policy responses, highlighting the gap between ambition and implementation.
As political and informational pressures intensify across Europe, patterns of change are emerging. This edition explores shifting dynamics around elections, accountability and platform power, from developments in Hungary to evolving approaches to enforcement and oversight in the EU.
European courts are beginning to activate the Digital Services Act. This edition looks at key rulings against Meta and X, the growing role of courts and civil society in enforcing platform rules, and new challenges from generative AI, election interference, and climate disinformation.
European courts are beginning to activate the Digital Services Act. This edition looks at key rulings against Meta and X, the growing role of courts and civil society in enforcing platform rules, and new challenges from generative AI, election interference, and climate disinformation.
Enforcement under the DSA is advancing across EU institutions, national courts and regulators, though implementation gaps persist, while civil society remains central to accountability.Meanwhile, AI-driven disinformation is taking new forms, extending far beyond deepfakes into everyday influence, personalised persuasion and synthetic relationships.
This edition focuses on three priorities: securing sustainable EU funding for counter-disinformation work, strengthening enforcement of the Digital Services Act, and tracking new national initiatives across Member States.
2026 is starting strong. From global influence campaigns to AI, policy and accountability, this edition curates what matters most, so we can stay informed and face what comes next together.
2026 is starting strong. From global influence campaigns to AI, policy and accountability, this edition curates what matters most, so we can stay informed and face what comes next together.
This edition explores how the global information space is being reshaped by evolving state-backed influence operations, platform integrity failures, and growing political battles over truth and free speech.
This edition covers rising foreign interference, new platform transparency issues, and fresh research on influence operations across Europe. From pro-Russian cyberattacks to MI5’s warning on espionage and TikTok’s AI watermarking tests, the information space remains under pressure.
This edition dives into new research and investigations exposing how disinformation operates across technology, geopolitics, and climate narratives. We unpack Musk’s Grokipedia bias controversy, China-linked cyber espionage in Europe, and revelations on Meta’s role in scam ad economies.
This edition covers the latest global developments in the fight against disinformation, from major tech platforms pulling back on political ads and fact-checking support, to new EU policy milestones and groundbreaking research on disinformation trends.
From AI-powered propaganda to the battle against climate disinformation, this edition of the Disinfo Update takes you through the most urgent frontlines of the global disinformation landscape.
This edition covers the latest in the global disinformation landscape: from Russian propaganda campaigns and US policy rollbacks, to platform accountability battles, climate disinformation, child safety on social media, and key developments in EU regulation and research.
In this edition, we’ve compiled the highlights you might have missed: key investigations, policy developments, and community resources, all setting the stage for a busy autumn.
From criminal investigations to geopolitical tensions fueled by disinformation, passing through fresh reports and consultations recaps, summer is in full swing. And there is no better way to welcome it than our last newsletter before the summer break.
This edition digs into climate disinformation, AI-generated bots, and Russian influence – plus a new investigation spanning France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
This edition tracks the new threats from Russia, platform changes, and disinfo threats around the globe.
This edition dives into climate-themed disinfo, platform regulation shakeups, and the Kremlin’s trail across Europe – from FIMI to firebomb charges.
This edition dives into climate-themed disinfo, platform regulation shakeups, and the Kremlin’s trail across Europe – from FIMI to firebomb charges.
Disinformation grows in darkness, let’s turn the lights back on! This edition unpacks global threats on elections, FIMI, climate narratives, and new defences.
From new scams and conspiracies to old familiar faces, disinfo cases ranging from North Korea to London Stansted, this newsletter dives into recent developments of foreign interference and AI-generated scandals, and reflects on the current state of fact-checkers worldwide.
In this edition, Russia and China take the spotlight, we take a closer look at African countries, both as targets and actors in the information space, observe Kennedy’s unexpected pro-vaccine turn, and note Trump’s latest climate narrative twist.
From clickbait health ads to AI-generated scams, disinfo cases ranging from the Vatican to Wellington, this edition of our newsletter unpacks current developments and reflects on the lessons history still holds.
Germany’s elections, platform policies, and AI-driven disinformation – this edition breaks down key developments, from Meta’s content moderation shift to TikTok’s trust and safety cuts and Russia’s latest influence operations.
In this edition, we focus on the German elections, the US power shift, and other key developments in the (dis)information space. As challenges grow, so does our collective knowledge — let’s connect, collaborate, and push back together.
In this edition, democracy’s fragility is on full display – the need for institutions, civil society, and the press to speak up and defend democratic values is urgent.
In this Disinfo Update, we explore the policy reversals of Meta & co, Musk’s attempts to influence European politics, and much more that has already surfaced across digital platforms and political arenas – even though the year has just begun…
In this edition of the Disinfo Update, we explore recent updates in Romania, fact-checking, and AI.
In this Disinfo Update, we discuss a wide range of topics including disinformation in Africa, Russian influence operations, and electoral disinformation.
Check out this new edition of the Disinfo Update! We’ll discuss the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan, the appointment of RFK Jr, and the flooding in Spain.
Get your update on disinformation trends in the US presidential election!
Disinformation in Georgia (the country) and Georgia (the state)? This can’t be a coincidence!
In this Disinfo Update we will discuss disinformation surrounding hurricanes Helene and Milton, Artificial Intelligence, and FIMI relating to elections.
In this Disinfo Update, we will examine climate change, elections, and AI
In this Disinfo Update we will examine FIMI, government crackdowns, and AI.
In this Disinfo Update, we will explore developments regarding the US elections, the use of AI, and cyber attacks.
In this Disinfo Update we will discuss the UK riots and narratives surrounding them, the recent EU elections, as well as AI and disinformation.
In this last edition of Disinfo Update before the summer break, you’ll find intriguing content on climate change disinformation, elections, FIMI, AI, platforms, and more – bookmark your holiday readings!
In this edition, we continue to marvel at our newly unveiled #Disinfo2024 programme, visit the green oasis of this newsletter – the Climate Clarity Corner – and peek into the EU Commission’s new ideas for tackling foreign interferences.
In this edition, we reflect on past elections, explore how to protect future ones from disinformation, examine online platforms’ handling of election misinformation and political ads, and discuss the impact of AI deepfakes and false narratives on voter trust.
In this edition, we revisit Doppelganger with cost-effective strategies to combat the operation, and track troubling election disinformation ahead of the EU vote.
In this edition, we keep our eyes on the ballots for disinformation and foreign interference, and explore how climate change disinformation, generative AI, and social media platforms could influence election outcomes.
In this edition, you’ll find a selection of news and resources that address the critical issue of election disinformation during this global super election year of 2024.
In this edition, we continue bringing clarity to climate disinformation, tackle foreign interference in elections, and more.
In this edition, we launch Climate Clarity, celebrate the opening of #Disinfo2024 registration, and introduce our newest team talent!
In this edition, we jump into a Russian-Chinese merry-go-round, and discover an assortment of other insights into recent disinformation efforts and countering them.
In this edition, we put this year’s hot topics to the spotlight, marvel at the interest in #Disinfo2024 that surpassed all expectations, and more!
In this edition, you’ll find a looong list of upcoming expert insights on the most pertinent current topics (that’s our webinars), and our brand new resources, hot off the press!
In this edition, it’s your turn in the spotlight: We’re hungry for more #Disinfo2024 proposals from your brilliant minds, and launch the 2024 webinars that will be giving voice to experts from our valued community throughout the year!
In this edition, we launch an open call for #Disinfo2024, welcome a new colleague, and bring you an abundance of exciting news.
In this edition of Disinfo Update, we spot an Indian copycat, offer reading recommendations on climate disinformation & COP28, reveal our AI platform policy factsheet V2, and take yet another stroll through the varying European disinformation landscapes.