Multiannual research project: Disinformation about migration in the EU

At this hybrid event, which we organised together with EPC and FEPS, our expert panel discussed the actions needed to build up societal resilience against disinformation and promote a more balanced and informed public discourse on migration. The discussion also offered an opportunity to reflect on existing and future challenges, particularly in relation to the displacement of millions of Ukrainians in Europe.

After an introduction of László Andor (Secretary General, Foundation for European Progressive Studies), Alberto-Horst Neidhardt (Policy Analyst at EPC) presented the findings and recommendations of his current research within this joint multiannual research project. The recommendations and findings were subsequently discussed by our panelists: Tina Zournatzi (Head of Communications, DG HOME, European Commission), Brando Benifei (Member of the European Parliament, S&D), Hrishabh Sandilya (Senior Programme Manager, European Programme for Integration and Migration) and Myria Georgiou (Professor of Media and Communication, London School of Economics). The discussion was moderated by Hedwig Giusto (Senior Research Fellow at the FEPS and Editor-in-Chief of the Progressive Post).

Together with FEPS, we organised this panel discussion to exchange and discuss the recommendations of EPC’s Alberto-Horst Neidhardt on how to fight disinformation, with a focus on rising disinformation about refugees from Ukraine after the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Alberto-Horst Neidhardt gave a keynote speech on the most recent findings and recommendations which were discussed by the panelists Tana Anglana (Expert on Migration and Development, National Council for Cooperation and Development), Valerio Cataldi (President of Carta di Roma), Marco Mazzoni (Professor of Cultural and Communicative Processes, University of Perugia), Paolo Morozzo della Rocca (Community of Sant'Egidio) and moderated by Sara Mariani (Journalist at RAI).