Disinformation • Table.Briefings

May 29th, 2026

DR Congo: Disinformation on the rise following Ebola outbreak

The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda continues to spread. At the same time, misinformation about the outbreak is also on the rise.

By David Renke

News | Climate Communication

May 21st, 2026

Climate communication: How German TV news spreads misinformation

Climate misinformation has recently been on the rise in German TV news on four occasions, including after the federal government took office and during last summer’s heat wave. A report offers tips on how to avoid it.

By Alexandra Endres

News | Wind power

April 22nd, 2026

Complaints from the wind industry: Misinformation is causing real damage

According to the European wind industry, anti-wind power campaigns on social media are now leading to significant delays and project cancellations. WindEurope aims to accelerate expansion with a ten-point plan.

By Manuel Berkel

News | Disinformation

March 31st, 2026

Disinformation: Campaigns primarily target defense contractors

Disinformation campaigns are already costing German companies tens of billions. Defense contractors and their suppliers are particularly hard hit, a recent study shows.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Disinformation

March 27th, 2026

CeMAS study: How Russia is seeking to discredit German development policy through disinformation

Targeted misinformation about development cooperation has now become a standard feature of disinformation campaigns. A new CeMAS study shows that Russian state agencies in particular are expanding their activities in this area, citing the case of USAID among others.

By Katharina Horban

News

March 25th, 2026

CeMAS study: How Russia aims to discredit German development policy through disinformation

Targeted misinformation about development cooperation has now become a textbook tactic in disinformation campaigns. Russian government agencies, in particular, are expanding their activities in this area, as a new CeMAS study highlights, citing the case of USAID, among others.

By Katharina Horban

News | Disinformation

December 18th, 2025

Digital Services Act: MPs criticize enforcement

A group of MEPs has leveled harsh criticism at the Commission’s work. They consider business models based on hate to be dangerous and are calling on the Commission to enforce the DSA more systematically.

By Corinna Visser

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News | Platforms

November 21st, 2025

DSA: Supervisory authorities define new priorities

The EU Commission and the 27 national supervisory authorities want to place the protection of minors and the fight against illegal content on online platforms at the heart of their work.

By Till Hoppe

On 12 November 2025, Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, and Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection, give a press conference on the European Democracy Shield and the EU Strategy for Civil Society, following the weekly meeting of the von der Leyen Commission in Brussels, Belgium.

Feature | Democracy

November 13th, 2025

Democracy shield: Lots of ideas, little concrete action

The proposal for the European Democracy Shield proves disappointing with its modest steps. There is a lack of binding measures. Parliamentarians want to know what influence the US government has had on the initiative.

By Corinna Visser

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Talk of the Town | COP30

November 13th, 2025

Disinformation: What action is being taken at COP30 to combat it

Ten countries have committed to anti-disinformation standards at COP30 in Belém, with Brazil receiving considerable praise for its “historic leadership role”. But an agency that also works with the fossil fuel industry is handling the PR work for the summit.

By Alexandra Endres