| Author (Corporate) | European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service |
|---|---|
| Series Title | Keysource |
| Series Details | 01.12.15 |
| Publication Date | 01/12/2015 |
| Content Type | Overview |
|
Russia’s annexation of Crimea and support for separatists in eastern Ukraine has unleashed a major disinformation campaign in the Russian news media. Manipulation of information against Ukraine was identified by some analysts as part of Russia’s wider ‘information warfare’ against the West. Russia is investing heavily in media outlets that are targeting foreign audiences, notably radio service Sputnik and international broadcaster RT (formerly known as Russia Today). Proposals to counter Russian disinformation are being discussed at EU level. On 19–20 March 2015, the European Council adopted conclusions inviting to prepare an action plan on strategic communication by June 2015 and to establish a communication team. The EU Task Force countering the Russian disinformation campaign started work in September 2015. Its aim is to work on developing communication products and media campaigns that focus on explaining EU policies in the Eastern neighbourhood region. It will also monitor the media. In its resolution of 10 June 2015 the European Parliament calls on the Commission 'to earmark without delay adequate funding for concrete projects aimed at countering Russian propaganda and misinformation within the EU and abroad'. In two resolutions of 12 March 2015 and of 15 January 2015 MEPs reiterate 'the EEAS and the Commission to present an action plan with concrete measures to counter the Russian propaganda'. This Keysource is a collection of documents and publications relating to the Russia’s manipulation of information and the EU’s response. Written by Ilze Eglite. |
|
| Source Link | http://epthinktank.eu/2015/12/01/russia-manipulation-of-information-and-the-eus-response/ |
| Related Links |
|
| Subject Categories | Culture, Education and Research |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Russia, United Kingdom |
