EU Report on COVID-19 Narratives & Disinformation Tactics
The EU versus Disinformation website (euvsdisinfo.eu) has published a report revealing some of the trends of and insights into disinformation narratives related to the spread of COVID-19 by media in the Eastern Neighbourhood region and beyond.
The report draws on open sources and does not provide a comprehensive or complete overview. It focuses primarily on the external dimension, in line with the European External Action Service (EEAS) mandate.
The report was authored by the EEAS Strategic Communications and Information Analysis Division, which contributes to the EU’s efforts to counter disinformation, including through the detection, analysis and exposure of disinformation campaigns.
The EEAS is working closely with the European Commission, European Parliament services and EU Member States to address disinformation and identify and analyze disinformation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also cooperating with international partners and civil society.
The results are regularly published on the EUvsDisinfo.eu website and social media channels. Insights are shared with EU institutions and EU Member States in real-time, including through the Rapid Alert System on Disinformation.