The disinformation monitoring platform balticdisinfo.eu was recently presented at the European Parliament in Brussels, marking an important milestone in strengthening regional and European efforts to counter information manipulation.
During the visit, platform creators Tomas Kazulėnas (Civic Resilience Initiative), Mārtiņš Hiršs, and Artur Aukon (National Centre of Defence & Security Awareness) introduced Members of the European Parliament to the platform’s mission, key findings, and nearly three years of practical experience monitoring disinformation trends across the Baltic States. The presentation highlighted how systematic monitoring and cross-border cooperation can contribute to a more resilient information environment.
The presentation was followed by a public discussion titled “Reflections on Disinformation and Civil Society in the Baltic Region and the EU”, which focused on the critical role of civil society in countering disinformation, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between media organizations, non-governmental actors, experts, and public institutions in building long-term information resilience.
Key insights were shared by Jacob Tamm, Deputy Head of Division at Information Integrity & Countering FIMI, European External Action Service, and Alexandre Alaphilippe, Executive Director at EU DisinfoLab, who presented examples of good practice and offered recommendations for further practical steps at both national and European Union levels. Their contributions underlined the need for coordinated, sustained action to address the evolving challenges of information manipulation.
Engagements such as this one at the European Parliament demonstrate the value of evidence-based monitoring, international cooperation, and active civil society participation in safeguarding democratic processes. The Civic Resilience Initiative remains committed to strengthening information resilience in the Baltic region and beyond through research, partnerships, and practical action.
