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This project is important for ECAS because despite the many opportunities offered by the digital transformation, the way of how citizens access and consume information is crucial for the correct functioning of European societies. ECAS believes that SMARTeD could be a first important step to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon of online disinformation by promoting transnational cooperation and fostering citizens’ capabilities in order to create an infrastructure for debate, discussion and civic engagement.

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Statement on the Code of Practice against disinformation: Commission asks online platforms to provide more details on progress made

European Commission – Statement Brussels, 28 February 2019 European Commission published reports by Facebook, Google and Twitter covering the progress made in January 2019 on their commitments to fight disinformation. These three online platforms are signatories of the Code of Practice against disinformation and have been asked to report monthly on their actions ahead of...
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