Our hub, covering Malta, Cyprus, and Greece, has contributed to two newly published reports by the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) that offer in-depth insights into how disinformation is addressed across the EU.
Report 1: “How is disinformation addressed in the member states of the European Union? – 27 country cases”
This comprehensive country-by-country analysis explores the legal, institutional, and policy responses to disinformation across EU member states.
Our hub contributed detailed responses for Malta, Cyprus, and Greece, covering:
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The extent of the disinformation problem
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Key actors spreading and combating disinformation
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Legislative frameworks, including criminal, civil, media, and platform regulation
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Definitions used in national policies
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The role of self-regulation, fact-checking, and media regulators
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Case law, regional initiatives, and potential unintended consequences
Report 2: “Actors of Disinformation in the European Union – Literature Review”
This report analyzes the key disinformation actors, including foreign influence operations and domestic campaigns, across the EU.
Our insights on local fringe groups, political narratives, and foreign actors in Malta, Cyprus, and Greece helped shape the cross-country comparisons of disinformation ecosystems and vulnerabilities.
