Internet complexity: Germany and Estonia team up to combat online misinformation
In a concerted effort to promote independent media and counter disinformation, the Estonian and Russian regions have embarked on a series of projects. This initiative, spearheaded by the department for strategic communication, aims to combat misinformation in media and online platforms with reliable facts.
The German Federal Foreign Office, established in 2016, has been a key player in this endeavour. They have pledged support against disinformation at the foreign minister level, with Foreign Minister Heiko Maas leading an upcoming initiative called "resilient Europe." This initiative is expected to be launched during Germany's EU Council presidency in 2020.
The "resilient Europe" initiative draws inspiration from the experiences gained in building resilience with Estonia. Nearly twenty projects with local partners in Estonia have been implemented this year, providing important impulses for the new initiative.
One of the essential tools in this fight against disinformation is the Autumn School, organised by project partners NCDSA and ICDS. This year's Autumn School focused on strengthening resilience against disinformation and counteracting societal polarization and radicalization. It brought together around 70 young experts from the Baltic states and Eastern Partnership countries.
Experts from Estonia have been sent to the "East StratCom Task Force" and the Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence (StratCom CoE) in Riga. Hannes Krause and his team in Estonia are important partners in coordinating the Action Plan against Disinformation. However, the search results do not provide information about the key European partners of Hannes Krause and his team in coordinating the Action Plan within the European Union.
Dmitri Teperik and Grigori Senkiv, leaders of the project partners, believe that societal resilience cannot be imposed from above but must develop from below and be carried by civil society. Formats like the Autumn School are essential for groups and experts to come together across borders and cooperate better.
The promotion of civil society engagement and cohesion is considered just as important as the fight against disinformation. Germany wants to engage in a dialogue with European citizens about the relationship between democracy and digitalization. The goal is to promote an informed and responsible handling of online content.
In conclusion, the fight against disinformation is a collaborative effort across Europe. The Estonian government is actively participating in strategic communication within the European Union, and the experiences gained in building resilience with Estonia provide valuable insights for initiatives like "resilient Europe."
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