Podcast Europejski

Malta, a small island nation with a highly interconnected media landscape, faces unique challenges in the fight against disinformation. In this episode, Neville Borg, journalist and fact-checker at Times of Malta, reveals the dominant fake news narratives circulating in the country—from misleading claims about migration and demographics to political misinformation spread by both major parties.

💬 How does disinformation shape public debate in Malta?

🔎 Who benefits from spreading false narratives?

📢 What strategies help combat misinformation?

Tune in to TruthTalks and join us as we uncover the truth behind Europe’s disinformation landscape.

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In this episode of TruthTalks, Dr Péter Krekó, Executive Director at Political Capital and Associate Professor at ELTE PPK, dives into the dominant disinformation narratives shaping Hungary’s political landscape. From the “peace narrative” on Ukraine to attacks on the EU, migration, and green policies—what’s driving these manipulations, and how are they affecting public opinion?

🔍 Hosted by Karolina Zbytniewska, EURACTIV.pl.

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What are the dominant disinformation narratives in Greece? Who spreads them, and how do they reach Greek audiences? In this episode of Truth Talks, we explore the landscape of disinformation in Greece with Yannis Delimaris, project manager and fact-checker at Ellinika Hoaxes.

We discuss:

🛑 The most common myths about the war in Ukraine, COVID-19, and climate change

📲 The role of Russia, local politicians, and alternative media in spreading fake news

📉 Low trust in traditional media in Greece and its consequences

💡 Effective ways to combat disinformation

🎧 Tune in to find out how Greece is tackling the challenge of disinformation!

The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and Information Fund lies with the author(s) and it may not necessarily reflect the positions of the EMIF and the Fund Partners, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the European University Institute.

🎙️ In the latest episode of TruthTalks, we dive into Lithuania’s disinformation landscape, exploring dominant narratives, key actors, and strategies to combat propaganda. From Russian and Belarusian influence to China’s geopolitical messaging—who is shaping the information war in the Baltics?

🔎 What are the most common fake news narratives?

🛡️ How does Lithuania tackle Kremlin-driven disinformation?

📢 Are internal actors also spreading false narratives?

Join us as we uncover the truth behind manipulation and explore how media literacy, fact-checking, and strategic policies are shaping Europe’s fight against fake news.

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The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and Information Fund lies with the author(s) and it may not necessarily reflect the positions of the EMIF and the Fund Partners, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the European University Institute.

How does disinformation impact German politics ahead of the federal elections on February 23? In this episode of TruthTalks, Prof. Jeanette Hofmann from the Research Group Politics of Digitalisation analyzes key disinformation narratives and their sources.

🔹 What are the dominant fake news stories in Germany?

🔹 Who is spreading them – foreign actors or domestic politicians?

🔹 Is disinformation a threat to democracy or a symptom of its challenges?

Tune in to explore how Europe’s information landscape is shifting and how we can counter manipulation! 🎧

The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and Information Fund lies with the author(s) and it may not necessarily reflect the positions of the EMIF and the Fund Partners, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the European University Institute.

In the latest episode of TruthTalks, Teresa Coratella from the European Council on Foreign Relations explains why Italy has become a laboratory for disinformation. From pro-Russian narratives to anti-EU rhetoric, misleading stories continue to shape public opinion.

🔹 Why is Italy so vulnerable?

🔹 How do external actors like Russia and China influence the debate?

🔹 What are the dominant false narratives today?

Join us as we uncover the mechanics behind disinformation in Italy and explore the strategies to counteract it. Listen now! 🎙️👇

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Czy Polska powinna inwestować w gaz, czy też skupić się na rozwoju odnawialnych źródeł energii? Jakie bariery stoją na drodze do pełnej elektryfikacji Europy? W tym odcinku rozmawiamy z Thomasem Lewisem z CAN Europe o przyszłości energetyki, roli Unii Europejskiej w transformacji klimatycznej oraz o tym, dlaczego magazyny energii i OZE to klucz do bezpieczeństwa energetycznego.

🔋 Jakie wyzwania stoją przed Polską?

🌍 Czy UE ma wystarczająco ambitne cele klimatyczne?

💡 Co zrobić, by energia odnawialna stała się podstawą systemu?

Posłuchaj naszej rozmowy i dowiedz się, jak wygląda przyszłość zielonej transformacji! 🎙️🔊

In this episode, Mato Brautović, Coordinator of the Adria Digital Media Observatory at the University of Dubrovnik, sheds light on the disinformation trends impacting Croatia and the wider Southeast European region. We discuss:

✅ The main narratives currently circulating, including election-related, anti-EU, and pro-Russian disinformation.

✅ How disinformation spreads across borders, with involvement from Russia, Serbia, and local politicians.

✅ The critical role of media literacy in combating disinformation and how it’s being tackled in Croatia.

✅ The impact of mainstream media and social platforms on the spread of false narratives.

Tune in to understand the ongoing battle against misinformation in the digital age! 📰🔍

The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and Information Fund lies with the author(s) and it may not necessarily reflect the positions of the EMIF and the Fund Partners, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the European University Institute.

In the latest episode of Truth Talks, we sit down with Mikko Salo, the founder and executive director of Faktabaari, Finland’s leading fact-checking and digital literacy organization. Mikko shares his insights on the growing threat of disinformation in Finland, highlighting key narratives aimed at undermining support for Ukraine, questioning NATO’s credibility, and using topics like migration to divide society.

We discuss the role of the media, the influence of Russia, and how disinformation is shaping Finnish politics and social cohesion. The conversation also touches on the increasing power of digital platforms and individuals like Elon Musk, who can have an outsized impact on public opinion. How can we combat disinformation? How do we build resilience against manipulation? Tune in to find out!

🎧 Listen now to uncover the truth behind disinformation in Finland!

The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and Information Fund lies with the author(s) and it may not necessarily reflect the positions of the EMIF and the Fund Partners, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the European University Institute.

In this episode of TruthTalks, we discuss with Patrik Oksanen, an expert from the Stockholm Freeworld Forum, the challenges surrounding disinformation in Sweden. While Russia is often seen as the primary actor behind disinformation efforts, we also explore the roles played by China, Iran, and domestic political groups.

Oksanen explains how these nations use Sweden as a testing ground for their agendas and how countries with a strong awareness of these threats, like Sweden, are tackling the issue. Tune in to understand how disinformation is shaping the political and social landscape.

The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and Information Fund lies with the author(s) and it may not necessarily reflect the positions of the EMIF and the Fund Partners, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the European University Institute.