To recap, the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) Pearce Fact (FACT) is a forward-thinking regional accelerator designed to combat disinformation and amplify responsible content across Europe. Summarizing the narrative, we have a multi-phase collaboration between a global network of institutions, including organizations practices in detecting and analyzing manipulation and disinformation campaigns, with a particular focus on Russian disinformation. TheFACT hub, an integral part of the EDMO network, aims to foster the development of a multidisciplinary community dedicated to identifying, analyzing, and mitigating such threats, with a special emphasis on Ukraine and Moldova’s critical role in these efforts. Investorating the implementation…

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