🔍 DE-CON Glossary #10: Botnets Botnets shape narratives by amplifying divisive content, distorting debate, and faking consensus. In the information space, reach equals power. Combating them is vital to defending against FIMI. 📌 Definition from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).

How can the EU maximize cooperation with Taiwan? A recent EU study, co-authored by our partner Aurelio Insisa (IAI), explores lessons from the US, a twin-track of diplomacy & deterrence, and ways to counter FIMI via strategic comms & EEAS expertise. 🔗 Read more: lnkd.in/de3JmGkZ

🔍 DE-CON Glossary #9: Information Warfare Information warfare blends influence ops, disinformation & tech disruption. Russia & China frame it in distinct ways, but both show how it fuels FIMI by shaping perceptions, narratives & data. 📌 Full definition from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).

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DE-CON Glossary #8: Cyber Attacks From Ukraine’s 2015 grid hack to the Viasat breach & DDoS hits on EU elections, cyber attacks keep testing democratic resilience. The EU fights back with sanctions, NIS2 & the Cyber Solidarity Act. 📌 Full definition from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).

🔍 DE-CON Glossary #7: Interference Interference seeks to disrupt & destabilize. Often tied to elections, it uses disinfo, cyber-attacks & covert ops - such as the Russian-attributed Doppelgänger campaign & GPS jamming in the Baltics. 📌 Definition from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).

📢 New #Deliverable publicly available! D8.2 – Dissemination & Communication Plan v2.0, led by White Research. It reviews year-one dissemination & engagement activities, showing strong impact from social media, events & collaborations. Full deliverable available here: bit.ly/45ZAGB4

🔍 DE-CON Glossary #6: Censorship From selective controls in authoritarian regimes to digital takedowns & limits on sharing info, censorship raises key questions for democracy. EU guidelines on freedom of expression: bit.ly/4mNz6ck 📌 Full definition from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).

📢 D3.1 - Methodology Working Paper: presenting a framework to identify & analyse domestic actors that support or amplify FIMI campaigns in Europe. The methodology includes typology, data collection, & network analysis. Full deliverable available here: deconspirator.eu/deliverables/

DE-CON Glossary #4: Conspiracy Theories Beliefs that multiple actors secretly control events. They thrive in uncertain times & offering false clarity. EC guides show why they spread & how to counter them: bit.ly/3J2SV12 📌 Flashcard definition comes from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).

📢 D7.3: "FIMI Policy Brief v1.0: Diverging Policy Approaches to FIMI by Russia and China - a tour d'horizon" by EDAM. Russia & China use digital disinfo & FIMI to challenge democracies. The EU, US & NATO can respond with media literacy, cooperation & AI tools. Full deliverable at the link below.

DE-CON Glossary #4: Fake News Fake news isn’t new: false stories have long fueled fear, division & violence. 83% of Europeans see it as a threat to democracy. History shows why trust in reliable information is vital. 📌 Our flashcard definition comes from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).

Natalia Antelava’s article, “How the West lost the war it thought it had won,” reveals how Russia’s mix of military force and info campaigns exploited Western complacency, reshaping global power. Coordinated action to defend democracy is crucial. Read more at the link below.

Russia and China use AI, deepfakes, and state media to erode trust and exploit divides. Their efforts increasingly converge, amplifying anti-Western narratives. Read the full report at the link below.

Artificial intelligence and its hyper-accelerated development pose technological, economic, social, and geopolitical challenges. Journal of International Affairs No. 138 from our partners CIDOB sheds light on the challenges for a democratic #AI. Full report (available in Spanish) at the link below.

DE-CON Glossary #3: Misinformation Misinformation is false information shared by people who believe it’s true, without the intention to deceive. Nonetheless, misinformation can harm democracies and polarise debates. 📌 Our flashcard definition comes from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).

ETNC’s 2025 report is out: "Quest for Strategic Autonomy? Europe Grapples with the US–China Rivalry." With a chapter by our Network of Interest member Plamen Tonchev, it explores how EU countries navigate ties with the US & China in a shifting global landscape. Full report at the link below.

Valuable insights from our synergy project ATHENA! Demetris Paschalides (University of Cyprus) reveals structured tactics and techniques behind disinformation operations, based on 32 real-world FIMI case studies from the ATHENA project. Full post at the link below 👇

Week 2 of the DE-CON Glossary Series focuses on disinformation - strategically constructed false or misleading content aimed at manipulating public opinion. The definition in our flashcard is based on the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).

Russia’s distortion of history, downplaying atrocities while glorifying Soviet military actions, exemplifies information manipulation used to justify war in Ukraine. Recognizing this is key to defending truth and democracy. Full article at the link below.

Una Aleksandra Bērziņa‐Čerenkova (RSU, partner in DE-CONSPIRATOR) examines how China uses “inevitability” as a strategic tool in its political messaging, notably in Taiwan. Language is curated to project strength while staying non-committal, keeping all options open. Full article at the link below:

Kicking off the DE-CON Glossary Series with Propaganda, a key tool in FIMI. From China's state-run system to Russia’s adaptive media ops, propaganda is embedded in FIMI tactics and shapes narratives globally. 📌 The definition in our flashcard is based on the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).

On May 28 at 14:30 CET, Kamila Koronska, Research Officer at UvA and member of the DE-CONSPIRATOR #Network #of #Interest, joins EU DisinfoLab for a webinar on how coordinated messaging on X and Facebook helped fuel the 2024 UK riots. Register and learn more at the link below.

Delighted to share our Project Coordinator Akin Unver’s seminars at Sabancı and Özyeğin University! The talks presented DE-CONSPIRATOR, exploring the socio-computational tools behind the project, FIMI strategy, why states persist in using it, and how Europe can respond with data-driven deterrence.

🌍 Democracy is under pressure—now’s the time to act! The EU just dropped a new report on how to boost accountability + citizen engagement. DE-CONSPIRATOR is proud to be featured for tackling info suppression. 📖 Read + share! #DECONSPIRATOR #HorizonEurope #Democracy

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#Disinformation is a global challenge, but we’re fighting back. DE-CONSPIRATOR, a #Horizon #Europe project, is tackling #Foreign #Information #Manipulation and #Interference (FIMI) with research & innovation. 📽️ Watch now: https://s.mtrbio.com/jmuvlionpz

Find out how we are tackling #FIMI through cutting-edge research, events, and insights. Stay informed, stay inspired! 🌐 Visit us: https://s.mtrbio.com/borpqubwac #DECONSPIRATOR #FIMI #Disinformation #HorizonEurope #Website

Our second DE-CONSPIRATOR newsletter is out! 📢 Check out the latest on our fight against #FIMI, highlights from Rome, and what’s ahead in 2025. 📩 Read it here: mailchi.mp/eb2864972088... 📰 Subscribe: eepurl.com/iPLExk #DECONSPIRATOR #Newsletter #FIMI #HorizonEurope #Research

#Disinformation is a global challenge, but we’re fighting back. DE-CONSPIRATOR, a #Horizon #Europe project, is tackling #Foreign #Information #Manipulation and #Interference (FIMI) with research & innovation. 📽️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_fG...

On guard! The DE-CONSPIRATOR promotional video is coming soon! 🎥 How do we fight #Foreign #Information #Manipulation and #Interference (#FIMI)? Our upcoming video will show how we are leading the way with #research & #innovation. Stay tuned! 🛡️ #DECONSPIRATOR #FIMI #Disinformation #HorizonEurope

Happy to share insights from Sinan Ülgen, Director of EDAM, Centre for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies. His latest piece explores how LLMs influence knowledge in international relations—sometimes with biases. What could go wrong? #DECONSPIRATOR #LLMs #FIMI #HorizonEurope

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The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Risk Report ranks the spread of disinformation as a top global threat. At DE-CONSPIRATOR, we’re tackling this challenge through research. 🔗 Learn more: www.weforum.org/publications... 🌐 Visit us: deconspirator.eu #DECONSPIRATOR #WEF2025 #Disinformation #GlobalRisks

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Hello, BlueSky Community! 👋🏼 We are happy to join BlueSky as part of our mission to combat Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) and safeguard democratic values across Europe and beyond. #DECONSPIRATOR #FIMI #BlueSky #ResearchAndInnovation #ProtectDemocracy #HorizonEurope