EU boosts fact-checking with €5 million disinformation resilience plan
The €5 million grant helps the European Commission expand fact-checking capacity and protect information integrity across Europe.
The European Commission has committed €5 million to strengthen independent fact-checking networks, reinforcing efforts to counter disinformation across Europe. The initiative seeks to expand verification capacity in all EU languages while improving coordination among key stakeholders.
The programme introduces a comprehensive support system for fact-checkers, covering legal assistance, cybersecurity protection and psychological support.
It also establishes a centralised European repository of verified information, designed to enhance transparency and improve access to reliable content across the EU.
Led by the European Fact-Checking Standards Network, the project builds on existing frameworks such as the European Digital Media Observatory. The initiative forms part of the EU’s broader strategy to strengthen information integrity and safeguard democratic processes.
By reinforcing independent verification ecosystems, the programme reflects a policy-driven effort to address disinformation threats while supporting a more resilient and trustworthy digital environment across Europe.
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