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Central European Digital Media Observatory (CEDMO) 🇨🇿 🇵🇱 🇸🇰
Member of #EDMOeu
Focuses on digital transformation, information disorders and #AI
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Focuses on digital transformation, information disorders and #AI
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https://cedmohub.eu/
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@cedmohub.bsky.social
· Feb 17
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🗳️ Disinformation threatens democracy—especially during elections.
In response to this, we have produced a unique guide aiming to provide voters with reliable and practical tools to recognize manipulation and avoid the traps of #disinformation during election campaigns. ⬇️
In response to this, we have produced a unique guide aiming to provide voters with reliable and practical tools to recognize manipulation and avoid the traps of #disinformation during election campaigns. ⬇️
December 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🗳️ Disinformation threatens democracy—especially during elections.
In response to this, we have produced a unique guide aiming to provide voters with reliable and practical tools to recognize manipulation and avoid the traps of #disinformation during election campaigns. ⬇️
In response to this, we have produced a unique guide aiming to provide voters with reliable and practical tools to recognize manipulation and avoid the traps of #disinformation during election campaigns. ⬇️
🤔 What approach makes media literacy truly effective?
Aleksandra Monkos, media literacy expert at @demagog.org.pl, revealed the strategies that get real results with audiences.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
Aleksandra Monkos, media literacy expert at @demagog.org.pl, revealed the strategies that get real results with audiences.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
November 28, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🤔 What approach makes media literacy truly effective?
Aleksandra Monkos, media literacy expert at @demagog.org.pl, revealed the strategies that get real results with audiences.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
Aleksandra Monkos, media literacy expert at @demagog.org.pl, revealed the strategies that get real results with audiences.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
🇪🇺 The Digital Services Act (#DSA) faces repeated criticism from US government officials. They label it a tool for global censorship and a threat to freedom of expression.
⚠️ Only one-fifth of Europeans agree that the DSA should be repealed due to criticism from the US 👇
⚠️ Only one-fifth of Europeans agree that the DSA should be repealed due to criticism from the US 👇
November 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🇪🇺 The Digital Services Act (#DSA) faces repeated criticism from US government officials. They label it a tool for global censorship and a threat to freedom of expression.
⚠️ Only one-fifth of Europeans agree that the DSA should be repealed due to criticism from the US 👇
⚠️ Only one-fifth of Europeans agree that the DSA should be repealed due to criticism from the US 👇
🇪🇺 Europe’s digital future promised transparency & safer online spaces, but progress is uneven.
CEDMO’s 2024/2025 Annual Report shows gaps in #DSA & Code of Conduct rollout across Central Europe: limited data access, lost tools, & fading platform commitments.
Read more 👇
CEDMO’s 2024/2025 Annual Report shows gaps in #DSA & Code of Conduct rollout across Central Europe: limited data access, lost tools, & fading platform commitments.
Read more 👇
November 26, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🇪🇺 Europe’s digital future promised transparency & safer online spaces, but progress is uneven.
CEDMO’s 2024/2025 Annual Report shows gaps in #DSA & Code of Conduct rollout across Central Europe: limited data access, lost tools, & fading platform commitments.
Read more 👇
CEDMO’s 2024/2025 Annual Report shows gaps in #DSA & Code of Conduct rollout across Central Europe: limited data access, lost tools, & fading platform commitments.
Read more 👇
🗓️ The Velvet Revolution anniversary reminds us that freedom of expression must be defended—especially in the digital era. The Digital Services Act is among the most debated EU regulations, aimed at ensuring a safer online environment.
👉 How do Europeans view DSA? Read below ⬇️
👉 How do Europeans view DSA? Read below ⬇️
November 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🗓️ The Velvet Revolution anniversary reminds us that freedom of expression must be defended—especially in the digital era. The Digital Services Act is among the most debated EU regulations, aimed at ensuring a safer online environment.
👉 How do Europeans view DSA? Read below ⬇️
👉 How do Europeans view DSA? Read below ⬇️
📲 How can public institutions communicate more effectively in an age of information overload?
On 28 October, @globsec.bsky.social & Seesame hosted a workshop for Polish public communicators. Participants also received practical tools and the new Strategic Communication Handbook ⬇️
On 28 October, @globsec.bsky.social & Seesame hosted a workshop for Polish public communicators. Participants also received practical tools and the new Strategic Communication Handbook ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
📲 How can public institutions communicate more effectively in an age of information overload?
On 28 October, @globsec.bsky.social & Seesame hosted a workshop for Polish public communicators. Participants also received practical tools and the new Strategic Communication Handbook ⬇️
On 28 October, @globsec.bsky.social & Seesame hosted a workshop for Polish public communicators. Participants also received practical tools and the new Strategic Communication Handbook ⬇️
In Ukraine, #OSINT met field reporting to uncover the human toll of war.
Under #CEDMO, @afp.com & @bellingcat.com produced two investigations exposing the destruction and resilience of Ukraine.
See how OSINT & fieldwork redefine truth-telling in our CEDMO Annual Report 👇
Under #CEDMO, @afp.com & @bellingcat.com produced two investigations exposing the destruction and resilience of Ukraine.
See how OSINT & fieldwork redefine truth-telling in our CEDMO Annual Report 👇
November 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
In Ukraine, #OSINT met field reporting to uncover the human toll of war.
Under #CEDMO, @afp.com & @bellingcat.com produced two investigations exposing the destruction and resilience of Ukraine.
See how OSINT & fieldwork redefine truth-telling in our CEDMO Annual Report 👇
Under #CEDMO, @afp.com & @bellingcat.com produced two investigations exposing the destruction and resilience of Ukraine.
See how OSINT & fieldwork redefine truth-telling in our CEDMO Annual Report 👇
☕ Fake News in the Public Health Sector: When Disinformation Becomes Life-Threatening
Listen to our panel "Quick Sips of Truth: Biomedical Disinformation in Focus" at the #CEDMOCafé conference, which explored how health-related fake news damages more than just reputations. ⬇️
Listen to our panel "Quick Sips of Truth: Biomedical Disinformation in Focus" at the #CEDMOCafé conference, which explored how health-related fake news damages more than just reputations. ⬇️
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
☕ Fake News in the Public Health Sector: When Disinformation Becomes Life-Threatening
Listen to our panel "Quick Sips of Truth: Biomedical Disinformation in Focus" at the #CEDMOCafé conference, which explored how health-related fake news damages more than just reputations. ⬇️
Listen to our panel "Quick Sips of Truth: Biomedical Disinformation in Focus" at the #CEDMOCafé conference, which explored how health-related fake news damages more than just reputations. ⬇️
Curious about the latest fact-checking highlights across Europe? 🌍
Discover @edmo-eu.bsky.social’s fact-checking map showcasing verified stories from October — with contributions from our partners @demagogcz.bsky.social and @factcheck.afp.com:
🔗 edmo.eu/publications...
Discover @edmo-eu.bsky.social’s fact-checking map showcasing verified stories from October — with contributions from our partners @demagogcz.bsky.social and @factcheck.afp.com:
🔗 edmo.eu/publications...
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Curious about the latest fact-checking highlights across Europe? 🌍
Discover @edmo-eu.bsky.social’s fact-checking map showcasing verified stories from October — with contributions from our partners @demagogcz.bsky.social and @factcheck.afp.com:
🔗 edmo.eu/publications...
Discover @edmo-eu.bsky.social’s fact-checking map showcasing verified stories from October — with contributions from our partners @demagogcz.bsky.social and @factcheck.afp.com:
🔗 edmo.eu/publications...
How to respond to health-related misinformation? Practical tips for governments, healthcare workers, educators, and more 👇
Based on real-world examples from the COVID-19 pandemic, learn the practical steps you can take in slowing down the spread of misinformation.
Link below ⬇️
Based on real-world examples from the COVID-19 pandemic, learn the practical steps you can take in slowing down the spread of misinformation.
Link below ⬇️
November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
How to respond to health-related misinformation? Practical tips for governments, healthcare workers, educators, and more 👇
Based on real-world examples from the COVID-19 pandemic, learn the practical steps you can take in slowing down the spread of misinformation.
Link below ⬇️
Based on real-world examples from the COVID-19 pandemic, learn the practical steps you can take in slowing down the spread of misinformation.
Link below ⬇️
🔍 Discover how Central Europeans really use social media ⬇️
Around one-third of people in Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland say that they engage with social media multiple times a day. However, many Central Europeans expressed fatigue from information overload.
Learn more below 👇
Around one-third of people in Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland say that they engage with social media multiple times a day. However, many Central Europeans expressed fatigue from information overload.
Learn more below 👇
October 31, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🔍 Discover how Central Europeans really use social media ⬇️
Around one-third of people in Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland say that they engage with social media multiple times a day. However, many Central Europeans expressed fatigue from information overload.
Learn more below 👇
Around one-third of people in Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland say that they engage with social media multiple times a day. However, many Central Europeans expressed fatigue from information overload.
Learn more below 👇
🔍 Fact-Checking in the Age of #AI: How Central Europe Is Responding to Deepfakes and Disinformation
CEDMO’s Annual Report shows how fact-checkers are tackling synthetic media & propaganda—also with help from AI tools developed by CEDMO & partners.
Key trends below ⬇️
CEDMO’s Annual Report shows how fact-checkers are tackling synthetic media & propaganda—also with help from AI tools developed by CEDMO & partners.
Key trends below ⬇️
October 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
🔍 Fact-Checking in the Age of #AI: How Central Europe Is Responding to Deepfakes and Disinformation
CEDMO’s Annual Report shows how fact-checkers are tackling synthetic media & propaganda—also with help from AI tools developed by CEDMO & partners.
Key trends below ⬇️
CEDMO’s Annual Report shows how fact-checkers are tackling synthetic media & propaganda—also with help from AI tools developed by CEDMO & partners.
Key trends below ⬇️
☕ Democracy is threatened not by a negative perception of the concept itself, but rather by the feeling among a large part of the population that it doesn't function for them and deliver on their expectations, shared Roman Pudmarčík.
Guests at #CEDMOCafé unpacked disinformation narratives in CEE ⬇️
Guests at #CEDMOCafé unpacked disinformation narratives in CEE ⬇️
October 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
☕ Democracy is threatened not by a negative perception of the concept itself, but rather by the feeling among a large part of the population that it doesn't function for them and deliver on their expectations, shared Roman Pudmarčík.
Guests at #CEDMOCafé unpacked disinformation narratives in CEE ⬇️
Guests at #CEDMOCafé unpacked disinformation narratives in CEE ⬇️
🇺🇸🇪🇺 From lockdowns to vaccines: How did two global powers respond to the same crisis?
A new #CEDMO study compares U.S. and EU COVID-19 responses, uncovering key strategic differences and systemic strengths and weaknesses.
Read the full study below ⬇️
A new #CEDMO study compares U.S. and EU COVID-19 responses, uncovering key strategic differences and systemic strengths and weaknesses.
Read the full study below ⬇️
October 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🇺🇸🇪🇺 From lockdowns to vaccines: How did two global powers respond to the same crisis?
A new #CEDMO study compares U.S. and EU COVID-19 responses, uncovering key strategic differences and systemic strengths and weaknesses.
Read the full study below ⬇️
A new #CEDMO study compares U.S. and EU COVID-19 responses, uncovering key strategic differences and systemic strengths and weaknesses.
Read the full study below ⬇️
Information manipulation: a force that can distort public debates, impact whole societies, and weaken the very foundations of democracy.
At the #CEDMOCafé Conference, the keynote speakers explored trust, policy, & resilience across Europe.
🎥 Watch & read more below ⬇️
At the #CEDMOCafé Conference, the keynote speakers explored trust, policy, & resilience across Europe.
🎥 Watch & read more below ⬇️
October 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Information manipulation: a force that can distort public debates, impact whole societies, and weaken the very foundations of democracy.
At the #CEDMOCafé Conference, the keynote speakers explored trust, policy, & resilience across Europe.
🎥 Watch & read more below ⬇️
At the #CEDMOCafé Conference, the keynote speakers explored trust, policy, & resilience across Europe.
🎥 Watch & read more below ⬇️
Limited public awareness undermines trust in postal voting
Ivan R. Cuker, Data Analyst at #CEDMO, presented key findings from the #CEDMOTrends📈 study, which explored public perceptions of the newly introduced postal voting option in the Czech parliamentary elections 👇
Ivan R. Cuker, Data Analyst at #CEDMO, presented key findings from the #CEDMOTrends📈 study, which explored public perceptions of the newly introduced postal voting option in the Czech parliamentary elections 👇
October 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Limited public awareness undermines trust in postal voting
Ivan R. Cuker, Data Analyst at #CEDMO, presented key findings from the #CEDMOTrends📈 study, which explored public perceptions of the newly introduced postal voting option in the Czech parliamentary elections 👇
Ivan R. Cuker, Data Analyst at #CEDMO, presented key findings from the #CEDMOTrends📈 study, which explored public perceptions of the newly introduced postal voting option in the Czech parliamentary elections 👇
❌ US President Donald Trump falsely claimed Amish people living in the United States “have essentially no autism”.
🔍 Experts said he is misguided; autism does exist in the traditionalist Christian communities, which are known for rejecting modern technologies. 👇
🔍 Experts said he is misguided; autism does exist in the traditionalist Christian communities, which are known for rejecting modern technologies. 👇
October 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
❌ US President Donald Trump falsely claimed Amish people living in the United States “have essentially no autism”.
🔍 Experts said he is misguided; autism does exist in the traditionalist Christian communities, which are known for rejecting modern technologies. 👇
🔍 Experts said he is misguided; autism does exist in the traditionalist Christian communities, which are known for rejecting modern technologies. 👇
🌍 Summer marked by climate change hoaxes
In August, @edmo-eu.bsky.social fact-checkers in Europe recorded an increase in disinformation about climate change. Political narratives infiltrated false claims about extreme events, with pro-Russian disinformation also targeting environmental issues 👇
In August, @edmo-eu.bsky.social fact-checkers in Europe recorded an increase in disinformation about climate change. Political narratives infiltrated false claims about extreme events, with pro-Russian disinformation also targeting environmental issues 👇
October 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
🌍 Summer marked by climate change hoaxes
In August, @edmo-eu.bsky.social fact-checkers in Europe recorded an increase in disinformation about climate change. Political narratives infiltrated false claims about extreme events, with pro-Russian disinformation also targeting environmental issues 👇
In August, @edmo-eu.bsky.social fact-checkers in Europe recorded an increase in disinformation about climate change. Political narratives infiltrated false claims about extreme events, with pro-Russian disinformation also targeting environmental issues 👇
🤩 Take a look back at our #CEDMOCafé conference with us!
📰 Read the article in @charlesuni.cuni.cz's Forum magazine about #CEDMOCafé: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation Conference, which addressed the topic of digital transformation in society 👇
www.ukforum.cz/en/main-cate...
📰 Read the article in @charlesuni.cuni.cz's Forum magazine about #CEDMOCafé: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation Conference, which addressed the topic of digital transformation in society 👇
www.ukforum.cz/en/main-cate...
CEDMO convened at CU to discuss disinformation and strive for a society of trust
Charles University hosted the annual CEDMO conference, bringing together researchers, investigative journalists, policymakers, political analysts, fact-checkers, and other professionals dedicated to a...
www.ukforum.cz
October 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
🤩 Take a look back at our #CEDMOCafé conference with us!
📰 Read the article in @charlesuni.cuni.cz's Forum magazine about #CEDMOCafé: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation Conference, which addressed the topic of digital transformation in society 👇
www.ukforum.cz/en/main-cate...
📰 Read the article in @charlesuni.cuni.cz's Forum magazine about #CEDMOCafé: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation Conference, which addressed the topic of digital transformation in society 👇
www.ukforum.cz/en/main-cate...
What did Czechs think about postal voting? 🇨🇿
9% noticed a false claim that the Security Information Service, together with the Constitutional Court, would annul the elections due to interference by foreign powers (mainly Russia).
⚠️ Yet 19% found it trustworthy. 👇
9% noticed a false claim that the Security Information Service, together with the Constitutional Court, would annul the elections due to interference by foreign powers (mainly Russia).
⚠️ Yet 19% found it trustworthy. 👇
October 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
What did Czechs think about postal voting? 🇨🇿
9% noticed a false claim that the Security Information Service, together with the Constitutional Court, would annul the elections due to interference by foreign powers (mainly Russia).
⚠️ Yet 19% found it trustworthy. 👇
9% noticed a false claim that the Security Information Service, together with the Constitutional Court, would annul the elections due to interference by foreign powers (mainly Russia).
⚠️ Yet 19% found it trustworthy. 👇
❓ How can digital service providers use #AI to combat disinformation?
We asked @peterjancarik.bsky.social, manager of anti-disinformation and media quality projects at Seznam.cz, Czechia's largest digital media provider, to get his insights on this issue.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
We asked @peterjancarik.bsky.social, manager of anti-disinformation and media quality projects at Seznam.cz, Czechia's largest digital media provider, to get his insights on this issue.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
October 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
❓ How can digital service providers use #AI to combat disinformation?
We asked @peterjancarik.bsky.social, manager of anti-disinformation and media quality projects at Seznam.cz, Czechia's largest digital media provider, to get his insights on this issue.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
We asked @peterjancarik.bsky.social, manager of anti-disinformation and media quality projects at Seznam.cz, Czechia's largest digital media provider, to get his insights on this issue.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
The reputation of fentanyl as a deadly drug can be traced back to a campaign by the US DEA in 2016. 💊
At the time, the agency claimed that even a minimal amount of the substance was enough to cause an overdose.
But what is the reality of fentanyl? Read the full article 👇
At the time, the agency claimed that even a minimal amount of the substance was enough to cause an overdose.
But what is the reality of fentanyl? Read the full article 👇
September 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The reputation of fentanyl as a deadly drug can be traced back to a campaign by the US DEA in 2016. 💊
At the time, the agency claimed that even a minimal amount of the substance was enough to cause an overdose.
But what is the reality of fentanyl? Read the full article 👇
At the time, the agency claimed that even a minimal amount of the substance was enough to cause an overdose.
But what is the reality of fentanyl? Read the full article 👇
🗳️ The parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic are just around the corner, and Czechs abroad can vote by mail for the first time.
🔍 However, 68% of people do not know the rules of postal voting, and 48% are worried about fraud and manipulation 👇
🔍 However, 68% of people do not know the rules of postal voting, and 48% are worried about fraud and manipulation 👇
September 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
🗳️ The parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic are just around the corner, and Czechs abroad can vote by mail for the first time.
🔍 However, 68% of people do not know the rules of postal voting, and 48% are worried about fraud and manipulation 👇
🔍 However, 68% of people do not know the rules of postal voting, and 48% are worried about fraud and manipulation 👇
The final panel of today’s #CEDMOCafé Conference centered on the vital theme of media literacy. ☕️
The session focused on media literacy initiatives, educational materials, and workshops tailored for diverse audiences – from seniors to teachers.
The session focused on media literacy initiatives, educational materials, and workshops tailored for diverse audiences – from seniors to teachers.
September 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The final panel of today’s #CEDMOCafé Conference centered on the vital theme of media literacy. ☕️
The session focused on media literacy initiatives, educational materials, and workshops tailored for diverse audiences – from seniors to teachers.
The session focused on media literacy initiatives, educational materials, and workshops tailored for diverse audiences – from seniors to teachers.
The fourth panel of the #CEDMOCafé conference examined foreign interference and electoral integrity in Central Europe. ☕️
With a focus on disinformation campaigns, digital manipulation, and institutional resilience, this panel blended sharp insights with grounded case studies.
With a focus on disinformation campaigns, digital manipulation, and institutional resilience, this panel blended sharp insights with grounded case studies.
September 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The fourth panel of the #CEDMOCafé conference examined foreign interference and electoral integrity in Central Europe. ☕️
With a focus on disinformation campaigns, digital manipulation, and institutional resilience, this panel blended sharp insights with grounded case studies.
With a focus on disinformation campaigns, digital manipulation, and institutional resilience, this panel blended sharp insights with grounded case studies.