FACTEUR: Fact-Checkers for European Resilience Against Disinformation
The European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) with seven partner organisations – Pagella Politica/ Facta, Faktograf, Newtral, Fact Review, Greece Fact Check, Fact Check Cyprus and Science Feedback is implementing a project titled “Fact-Checkers for European Resilience Against Disinformation: Network for Emergency, Protection and Technology” (FACTEUR) to support independent fact-checking organisations across Europe. The project will strengthen information integrity through four distinct actions:
- setting up a protection scheme for fact-checkers facing legal threats or physical attacks;
- supporting cooperation during crisis situations where malicious actors may exploit information voids;
- creating a repository of fact-checks and a database of disinformation; and
- launching a dedicated fund to support the long-term sustainability and resilience of the fact-checking ecosystem.
The 30-month project aims to foster a more trustworthy information space and free, fact-based debate, contributing to the objectives of the European Democracy Shield. Within the project, Faktograf leads the “Fact-Checking Emergency Response Capacity” activity, with aim to increase the ability and readiness of European fact-checkers to respond to emergency and crisis situations or other particular disinformation pressures with cross-border impact; equip European fact-checkers with state-of-the-art skills, expertise and tools; and support cooperation, and knowledge exchange within the European fact-checking community.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
