The second year of the project expands the focus to foreign disinformation campaigns targeting national elections in Germany, Ukraine, Czech Republic, 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 will not only contributes to societal awareness but also pushes back against disinformation.
Applications are now open to be part of the 2025 project. If you are a social media influencer or content creator from Central or Eastern Europe, we are interested to hear from you. Apply via this link
Events 2025
- April 16th 2025, Welcome Digital Workshop
- May 5th – 7th 2025, Vilnius Study Trip
- June 5th 2025, Digital Workshop
- June 19th 2025, Digital Workshop
- July 22th 2025, Digital Workshop
- September 17th – 19th 2025, Berlin Study Trip
- October 8th 2025, Wrap Up Digital Workshop
For more information about the 2024 Project, please visit the following page.
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.
