European Commission awards €5 million to support fact-checking network
The European Commission has granted €5 million to strengthen independent fact-checking across the EU, including support for cooperation, safety, and multilingual coverage.
The European Commission has signed a €5 million grant agreement to support independent fact-checkers across the European Union and partner countries.
The funding aims to expand fact-checking capacity across all EU languages and to improve cooperation among organisations involved in identifying and verifying online information. It also includes creating a support system for fact-checkers, covering legal assistance, cybersecurity, and psychological support.
The initiative will establish a European repository of fact-checks, intended as a shared resource for verifying information and tracking disinformation.
The project, titled ‘Fact-Checkers for European Resilience Against Disinformation,’ will be led by the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) together with partner organisations. It builds on existing initiatives, including the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO).
