Venezuela: The Europe’s myopia as international law is rewritten in crude (power) oil
Venezuela just became the stage for something bigger than Venezuela: a US raid in Caracas ended with Nicolás Maduro in American custody, and the West mostly whispered about “calm” and “international law.” Trump framed it as a rebooted Monroe Doctrine—spheres of influence, openly claimed.
A New Era of Transparency: The EU Moves to Regulate Political Advertising in the Digital Age
Since October 10, new EU-wide rules have come into force aiming to make political advertising more transparent — especially when it comes to how it’s funded and distributed online. It’s a major step designed to protect citizens from manipulation, disinformation, and hidden influences, particularly during election periods.
From bent bananas to banned cars: why EU hoaxes still go viral among people
From “bendy bananas” to “banned cars,” myths about the European Union keep circulating online. These so-called euromyths take complex regulations and reframe them into simple, funny, and emotional stories about “bans.”
How Russian Disinformation Creates an Alternative History of the War
In the Russian information space, truth has long been lost to well-constructed fiction designed to absolve the aggressor and blame its victims. When these narratives spill over into global social media, they blur the boundary between history and propaganda.
Will “Chat Control” Fight Abuse Online or is it a Risk of Mass Surveillance?
EU’s controversial proposal Chat Control has sparked fierce debate with an agreement between governments on the hoziron: is it a much-needed safeguard against online abuse or a dangerous step towards mass surveillance? Here’s what’s real, what’s disinformation and how it could impact your daily digital life.
Young Romanians: Committed Europeans, yet susceptible to disinformation
Young Romanians strongly identify as Europeans, yet many are also vulnerable to disinformation. Their concerns range from fears about losing national sovereignty and increased labor migration, to strict EU regulations and the influence of external cultures.
Rebuilding Truth in the Age of Misinformation
In a world overwhelmed by digital noise and bias, safeguarding truth requires vigilance, education and a united commitment to integrity.
Fighting Fake news: lessons from the Nazi propaganda machine
In the battle against fake news, history offers a chilling example. Under Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime, mass communication was weaponized to spread misinformation, control public opinion, and suppress dissent.
Have the intellectuals left the building?
Across Europe, the cult of simplicity is winning over the discipline of thought. Experts are mocked as elitists, while ignorance is rebranded as authenticity. In this new political grammar, thinking itself has become an act of defiance.
