<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><oembed><version>1.0</version><provider_name>EU-Logos</provider_name><provider_url>https://eulogos.blogactiv.eu</provider_url><author_name>lf5422</author_name><author_url>https://eulogos.blogactiv.eu/author/lf5422/</author_url><title>European Commission launches citizen consultation on « fake news »</title><html>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;Since this Monday, Mariya Gabriel, the new digital commissioner appointed last July, launched the first measure of her mandate: a public consultation on “fake news” and misinformation online.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;The term “fake news”, popularized by Donald Trump, refers to the spread of false information in the media. Writers are often anonymous, making it difficult to sue for slander. The &laquo;&nbsp;fake news&nbsp;&raquo; have always existed, but the phenomenon has amplified with the development of social networks and the crisis of paper media. This increase of misinformation is causing mistrust from a part of the population towards the media. Moreover, fake news are particularly present in the political life.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;The “fake news” can be used to influence people&rsquo;s opinions and to divert attention from serious and important topics.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;The consultation interrogates European citizens on three key issues:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How do citizens define the problem? How big is the problem?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Are the measures already in place to fight against fake news effective?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What are the possible actions to preserve quality information?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;Alongside this consultation, the Commission is developing a high-level group of experts, composed of academics and civil society organizations. This group will be responsible for formulating recommendations. It is possible to apply until mid-December.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;The Commission will publish the replies shortly after the end of the consultation period.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align:right;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Louise Bougot&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For further information:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://ec.europa.eu/info/consultations/public-consultation-fake-news-and-online-disinformation_en&quot;&gt;https://ec.europa.eu/info/consultations/public-consultation-fake-news-and-online-disinformation_en&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/gabriel-to-start-eu-expert-group-on-fake-news/&quot;&gt;https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/gabriel-to-start-eu-expert-group-on-fake-news/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</html><type>rich</type></oembed>