Author: Maria Giovanna Sessa, EU DisinfoLab
Reviewer: Mattia Caniglia, GDI
Introduction
- Italy’s disinformation landscape is shaped by intense political polarisation and an information ecosystem where truth is often blurred with distortion, as disinformation campaigns frequently blend factual elements with exaggerations and ideologically charged framings to manipulate public perception.
- Topics like migration, civil rights, and international conflicts are consistently weaponised, becoming flashpoints for mis- and disinformation that exploits emotional narratives and deepens societal divides.
- Institutional and civil society responses remain fragmented, with enforcement largely relying on general legal provisions and EU-aligned mechanisms. While regulatory actors like AGCOM exist, a unified national strategy to address hybrid threats is still under development.
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