The final panel of today’s #CEDMOCafé Conference centered on the vital theme of media literacy. ☕️ The session focused on media literacy initiatives, educational materials, and workshops tailored for diverse audiences – from seniors to teachers.

The fourth panel of the #CEDMOCafé conference examined foreign interference and electoral integrity in Central Europe. ☕️ With a focus on disinformation campaigns, digital manipulation, and institutional resilience, this panel blended sharp insights with grounded case studies.

The second panel at the #CEDMOCafé: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation Conference addressed the pressing issue of biomedical disinformation. ☕️ Experts shared sharp insights on its spread, impact, and the need for stronger public resilience.

The first #CEDMOCafé panel explored Disinformation Narratives in Central Europe. ☕️ Speakers highlighted more than two years of data of #CEDMOTrends📈, revealing shifts in disinformation patterns, public perception & key recommendations.

☕️ #CEDMOCafé Conference is officially underway! Our keynote speakers opened the conference with a unifying message: trust in institutions is essential in today’s world. 📢 Interested in the discussions? Follow us on social media to stay updated with highlights from the conference in real time.

📢 We are honored to present the keynote speakers at the CEDMO Café: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation Conference! On Tuesday, September 23rd at @charlesuni.cuni.cz in Prague, the conference will bring together experts, partners, and donors to share insights on digital transformation 👇

📢 Introducing our "Latté Panel: Layered Realities – Foreign Interference and Electoral Integrity in Central Europe"! A rich and nuanced session examining the tactics and impact of foreign meddling in elections across Central Europe. Detailed program below. See you on September 23 in Prague!

📢 Introducing our "Filter Brew Panel: Long Pour of Insight – Disinformation Trends in Central Europe"! Like a slow filtered brew, this panel offers a deep dive into the longitudinal findings of #CEDMOTrends📈 survey. Detailed program below. See you on September 23 in Prague!

📢 Introducing "Espresso Panel: Concentrated Narratives - Fact-checking and AI Tools Under Pressure"! Like a strong espresso, this panel delivers intense discussion on the AI-powered tools developed to detect disinformation or deepfakes and counter them. 🎟️ Join us 23.9. in Prague – register below!

📢 Meet the voices of our panel Educating for Resilience! At CEDMO Café: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation, we’ll explore media literacy – from seniors to teachers, with tools and initiatives that boost critical thinking. 🎟️ Join us in Prague – seats are limited! 👇

⚠️ In July, disinformation about migration surged. Up to 11% of all hoaxes across Europe captured by #EDMO fact-checkers were related to migration – a record high since October 2023. Read more in the @edmo-eu.bsky.social Fact-Checking Brief, available on our website 👇

📊 Only 20% of residents in 9 EU countries are aware of #DSA The highest awareness is among Hungarians (28%). On the other hand, the lowest awareness is in France, where 72% have never heard of it. 📌 In the Czech Republic, only 14% of people are aware of the DSA.

⚠️ As many as 46% of Czechs, 34% of Slovaks, and 48% of Poles believe that out of the eight members of the Politburo who, on August 21, 1968, decided to send Warsaw Pact troops into Czechoslovakia, as many as five were Ukrainians. This was revealed by the #CEDMOTrends📈 survey from October last year 🧵

🚨 AI Disinformation Hits Record Levels 10% of all fact-checking articles from the @edmo-eu.bsky.social network in June dealt with false content created by #AI – the highest share since March 2023. Which narratives were spread using #AI? Read more in the EDMO Fact-checking Brief below 👇

Is someone sharing photos of well-known people—celebrities, politicians, or other public figures—in compromising situations? That image could be manipulated. 📸 In this new AFP tutorial, you’ll learn how to verify photos using reverse image search. 🔍 👉 cedmohub.eu/media-litera...

❓ Should Ukraine’s future be decided… without Ukraine? We asked people in 🇨🇿 and 🇸🇰 what they think about a potential agreement on Ukraine reached without President Zelenskyy’s participation. In March, such a deal worried 58% of Czechs but only 47% of Slovaks 👇 #CEDMOTrends📈

⚠️ The most credible hoax we have recorded in Czechia in recent months targeted the LGBT community 🏳️‍🌈 The CEDMO Fact-checking Brief reveals that a large proportion of Czechs believe disinformation targeting the LGBT community 🧵

🌍 How well can people distinguish facts from fiction when it comes to #climate information? Listen to our expert Ivan R. Cuker explaining the attitude of Central Europeans towards climate change and myths surrounding it. 🎥 Watch the full recording below 👇 @edmo-eu.bsky.social

📊 According to our longitudinal study #CEDMOTrends📈, a total of 86% of the adult Polish population saw disinformation as a “very serious” or “serious” problem, compared to 69% in the Czech Republic and 68% in Slovakia. 🔗 Read more at: cedmohub.eu/cedmo-q2-fac...

Read our CEDMO Fact-checking Brief for an overview of the most successful narratives of recent months. You will learn: ❓ which narratives gained the biggest traction, 🗳️ how satisfied are Central Europeans with democracy, 🗣️ and how many people believed individual narratives 👇

Our researcher Róbert Móro was one of the panelists during the June edition of Night of Ideas at the French Institute in Slovakia🌙🌃 Róbert talked more about our work in the DisAI Project and @cedmohub.bsky.social project to tackle disinformation🛡️ #disai #cedmo #disinformation

📢 Join Us at CEDMO Café: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation #Conference! Join us for a conference blend of insights on disinformation, AI, and electoral interference – straight from top experts and partners. 🗓️ 23 Sept 2025 📍 @charlesuni.cuni.cz, Prague Register now below 👇

🆕 Russia vs. EU: Who do Central Europeans believe interferes in their elections? 📊 New #CEDMOSpecialBrief🕵️‍♂️ reveals how people in these three countries perceive the influence of foreign governments or institutions on elections. Continued in thread 🧵

🗳️ Two-fifths of Czechs expect Russian interference in parliamentary elections. Poles are also concerned about Russia, while Slovaks are worried about the EU and the US. Interested in the full results of 📊 #CEDMOTrends? Read our new report 👉 cedmohub.eu/two-fifths-4...

⚠️ 20 % of Ukraine is contaminated with mines or other unexploded ordnances. That is roughly the size of England. While waiting for official help, some farmers risk demining on their own. Read the whole story in our latest investigation by @afp.com and @bellingcat.com below 👇

🇺🇦 In Kamyanka, Ukraine, Larisa & Viktor Sysenko started demining their farm with rakes. With countless unexploded mines left, waiting wasn’t an option. And they’re not alone... Read the @en.afp.com & @bellingcat.com investigation on Ukrainian farmers reclaiming Ukraine’s mined fields 🧵

🚨 How Can We Strengthen European Democracy Shield (#EDS)? 🇪🇺🛡️ Developed within the CEDMO project, @globsec.bsky.social’s policy submission to the @ec.europa.eu lays out actionable steps to fight information manipulation and defend democracy across Europe. Read more in the link below 👇

🔍 From claims about Ukrainians "seeking refuge" in Russia… to outrage over excessive social benefits for Ukrainian refugees… to debates about removing foreign flags from official buildings in Poland… Explore the top fact-checks of @edmo-eu.bsky.social's network during June: edmo.eu/publications...

🚨 Vast majority of Czechs 🇨🇿 and Slovaks 🇸🇰 do not use generative AI tools — yet, AI-generated content seems to be everywhere. New #CEDMOSpecialBrief🕵️‍♂️ explores Czech and Slovak public trust in AI, their ethical concerns, and real-world deepfake cases. Read more below 👇

⏰ Just a quick reminder — registration for Module 1 of the #EDMO Training Series on Climate Disinformation closes tomorrow! Join our expert Ivan R. Cuker for an eye-opening session on tackling climate falsehoods. 🔗 Register now via the link below 👇

#TikTok as a security threat – how do Czechs see it? 🇨🇿 Our #CEDMOTrends📈 survey reveals that: 👉 28 % of Czechs perceive TikTok as a security risk for Czechia. ⚠️ 24 % consider it harmless. ❌ 48 % have no clear opinion or cannot judge. Find more information below 👇

🗳️ At #GLOBSECForum2025, we discussed election information manipulation risks and shared our lessons learned from Polish elections 🇵🇱 and insights for the upcoming elections in Czechia 🇨🇿. Thanks to @globsec.bsky.social for the invite and Krisztina Stump for leading the conversation!

📣 Join our Training Series on #Climate #Disinformation! 7️⃣ expert trainers 2️⃣ online sessions 1️⃣ pressing challenge This series is open to all stakeholders working to tackle disinformation & #climatepolicy experts interested in questions on climate disinformation. 👉 Learn more at loom.ly/aNrZHiM.

Interested in the best fact-checks across Europe? 🌍 👉 Visit @edmo-eu.bsky.social's fact-checking map, encompassing highlighted fact-checked content during May at: edmo.eu/publications... #EDMOeu

🔥 Yesterday, tensions flared on #X as Elon Musk and Donald Trump exchanged their views online. We focused on this very platform in our recent survey, asking Czechs and Slovaks what they think about X and how they reacted to Musk’s acquisition of Twitter. More in the thread 🧵

🚨 New newsletter edition alert! We've just published a new edition of our CEDMO Observer newsletter - including interesting insights from @globsec.bsky.social, @demagog.org.pl or @edmo-eu.bsky.social! 👉 Read the newsletter on LinkedIn bit.ly/readcedmoobs... and subscribe at bit.ly/cedmoobserver

🌐 Detecting deepfakes is a constant game of cat and mouse. AI tools that can make famous people promote fake investments is getting better and more accessible than ever. But the same is true for fact-checkers. 🧐 We've prepared highlights from the whole event: shorturl.at/a5Igl

🎯 Everyone sees a different feed. Algorithms show us what we may like. Not the most complete or reliable information. ❗ As a result, each of us may perceive reality differently – and the broader context may remain hidden. 👉 cedmohub.eu/be-online-sm... @edmo-eu.bsky.social

⚠️ Slovaks use social media more than Czechs, but protect their privacy less. 💬 67% of Slovaks use chat apps daily (vs. 53% of Czechs), but only 8% have set their posts to private (vs. 43% of Czechs). 🤔 But what is their stance towards #X or #TikTok? Read more below 👇

⏯️ Sharpen your fact-checking skills with expert-led tutorials from @afpfactcheck.bsky.social 📹 Each video focuses on a key verification technique—from authenticating images to analyzing metadata—equipping you to spot misinformation with confidence. Find the link in the comments below 👇

⚠️ The Pravda Network is a rapidly growing ecosystem pushing pro-Kremlin narratives worldwide. Its main target? Manipulating #AI & language models. 👉 @globsec.bsky.social study highlights Telegram as the key channel, spreading 75% of the content: cedmohub.eu/global-offen...

⚠️ Hoaxes often play on our emotions – shock, anger, or fear. That’s when we’re most likely to hit share. 📱 Fake accounts and bots can make content go viral fast. Algorithms can boost it – even if they are not shared by real people. 👉 cedmohub.eu/be-online-sm... @edmo-eu.bsky.social

🇵🇱 Which disinformation narratives dominated the Polish online sphere ahead of the first round of the presidential elections? Read the report by @demagog.org.pl below 👇

❌ HIV is not transmitted through casual contact. And no, it was not created in the US. The number of people infected with HIV is growing every year. And so is disinformation. What is a fact and what is a dangerous myth? 👉 Read the new #CoffeeBeans: cedmohub.eu/hiv-aids-rea...

🇵🇱 The presidential campaign in Poland has entered its final phase — a time of heightened risk of disinformation and message manipulation. 🔍 Follow @demagog.org.pl and visit our website for reliable fact-checks: bit.ly/3GXPEiw

🤔 Do you know someone who believes everything they see on WhatsApp? Send them this e-postcard! AI-generated posts and messages often spread across platforms. Remember that it is important to verify information, especially messages that seem shocking. 👉 cedmohub.eu/be-online-sm...

🆕 To what extent were Czechs and Slovaks concerned about a possible agreement on Ukraine without its president? New data from #CEDMOTrends📈 show how the public perceives Donald Trump's return. 👉 Read our new #CEDMOSpecialBrief🕵️‍♂️: cedmohub.eu/a-potential-...

❌ "The EU will annul election results if pro-Brussels parties do not win." This false claim spread across 🇨🇿 and 🇸🇰 during the first quarter of 2025. How widespread was this false narrative, and how trustworthy do people find it? 👉 Read our CEDMO Fact-checking Brief: bit.ly/42GnYqE

📺 Did you binge #Adolescence on Netflix? Get ready for a deep dive into its real-world lessons! Kaarel Lott from the University of Tartu will use Netflix’s hit series to show what parents, teachers, and others can learn from this tragic story. 👉 Tune in: www.youtube.com/live/xtrPvZG...

🦠 In 2024, the @who.int declared emergency measures due to the spread and mutation of the #Mpox virus. Similar to Covid-19, this virus was accompanied by misleading information. 📖 Read the facts about Mpox directly from our experts: cedmohub.eu/misinformati...