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Disinformation poses ‘serious threat’ to Ireland's democracy and national security
European Movement Ireland (EMI) told an Oireachtas committee that the number of Irish people unsure if EU is moving in the right direction has jumped from 18 to 27 per cent
Disinformation poses a serious threat to Ireland's democracy and national security, European Movement Ireland has told an Oireachtas committee.
The non-profit organisation said that disinformation campaigns seek to “manipulate public opinion” and can “undermine free and fair elections” and other democratic institutions.
EM Ireland, which seeks to develop Ireland’s connection with Europe, shared details of its ongoing research project on the impact of disinformation on Irish social media discourse with the Joint Oireachtas Committee on ...