Tag: European Parliament
Facebook expands fact-checking programme for European elections
Facebook has expanded its use of independent fact-checking groups in Europe, as it looks to cut down on misinformation ahead of the European Parliament elections. The social network said five new groups – based in Northern Ireland, Greece, Croatia, Portugal and Lithuania – would rate and review the accuracy of stories posted on the platform.…
Proposed changes to controversial EU digital copyright laws finalised
The components to controversial digital copyright changes have been finalised by EU decision makers in Brussels, potentially transforming what people are allowed to share online. The European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the Commission came to a final agreement on the text for the EU Copyright Directive, designed to protect the work of…
New online game lets you become a virtual MEP!
Looking for some online, virtual excitement but the thought of strange lands, weird creatures and exotic weaponry just a bit too much like following the crowd? Maybe something a bit more serious your cup of tea? Well, there's a new…
