Two and a half months before the European elections, mobilization is intensifying in Paris and in Brussels against disinformation. This is the number one threat for the 27 Member States, whether it is information manipulated following foreign interference or “deepfakes” (faked sounds, photos and videos) The geopolitical context, with two wars at the gates of Europe (Ukraine and the Middle East), accentuates the risks.

Russia is regularly accused of attempts to manipulate public opinion via social networks. The pressure is mounting on the big…