The second year of the project expands the focus to foreign disinformation campaigns targeting national elections in Germany, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Romania, Moldova, and Lithuania. Similar to the first year, participants are trained through digital workshops and study trips to Berlin and Vilnius. The activities aim to enhance cooperation with governmental institutions and develop effective countermeasures. This phase of the project also emphasizes the importance of cross-border cooperation and the development of joint strategies to strengthen democratic resilience against external threats.
At the end of the project, a comprehensive report on the topic of disinformation will be published, illuminating the issue from various angles. Individual contributions will be written by renowned scientists, incorporating the results of the project. The publication not only contributes to societal awareness but also pushes back against disinformation.
For more information about the 2024 Project, please visit the following page.
The 2025 project is planned to begin at the start of 2025, and more information will be provided beforehand.
The project is funded by the Federal Foreign Office and supported by the Aspen Institute Central Europe and the Aspen Institute Kyiv.
Previous Projects
Disinformation and the Role of Social Media Influencers in Times of Crises, Conflicts, and Wars 2023
Influencers and content creators on social media have gained a prominent role in today’s information environment as opinion makers and agenda setters. They are no longer solely relevant in the communication and marketing strategies of companies but are also gaining importance in the political information ecosystem. You can find more information here.
