From Prague to Berlin: Navigating the disinformation war against Russia

The Czech-German session on disinformation which took place in the framework of the Resilient Europe Conference (Oct 8-10 2024 in Prague) facilitated the exchange of knowledge and provided a platform for developing actionable recommendations to combat disinformation. Session was organized by the Center for an Informed Society together with the European Academy Berlin and was supported by the Czech-German Fund for the Future.

 

This publication formulates practical recommendations for the Czech Republic and Germany to strengthen cooperation and resilience to disinformation by drawing on practical experience and best practices in both countries. In combating disinformation, key lessons include the following:

  • Full government involvement and social mobilisation
  • Introducing media and cyber literacy
  • Better coordination between government and civil society
  • Creating narratives that defend democratic values, pluralism and media freedom

The publication is available for download here and below for viewing: