European Union, Disinformation, and Fake News Project
Launched in 2019, the Jean Monnet Chair on “European Union, Disinformation and Fake News” addresses the pervasive issues of disinformation and fake news through the dual lenses of journalism and science. These fields are pivotal as they both aim to uncover and publicize the truth, making them fundamental tools in the fight against malicious news with a particular focus on the European Union context.
Foundations and Methodologies
Journalism and science represent cornerstone elements of European cultural achievement, uniquely characterized by their shared goal of truth-seeking. Unlike other cultures, which have excelled in religious, literary, architectural, artistic, or philosophical domains, European culture distinctively developed the scientific method and journalism. These disciplines not only aim to discover the truth but also apply rigorous methods such as fact-checking, which is crucial in this project.
Scope and Funding
This comprehensive project, supported by a significant grant from the European Commission’s Education, Audiovisual, and Cultural Executive Agency, spans an 11-year period from 2019 to 2030. It integrates various strategic activities designed to combat fake news and misinformation across the European Union:
Research Initiatives
In-depth studies aimed at understanding the dynamics and impact of disinformation.
Discovery and Disclosure:
Active identification and exposure of misinformation in both new and traditional media channels.
Teaching and Learning
Educational programs and workshops designed to equip stakeholders with the necessary skills to identify and counteract fake news.
Project ID and Funding:
Supported under the grant number 610538-EPP-1-2019-1-ES-EPPJMO, ensuring robust backing for achieving its objectives.
The Team
The project is led by Professor Dr. Carlos Elias, a distinguished science journalist and academic. It assembles a team of experts with extensive experience in relevant fields such as journalism, political science, and media research. This diverse group of team members is instrumental in implementing the project’s research agenda, bringing together unique perspectives from different walks of life.
Project Outcomes
Essay books
Science on the Ropes Decline of Scientific Culture in the Era of Fake News
C. Elías | Springer-Nature
Educational books
Manual de periodismo y verificación de noticias en la era de las fake news
TS. David, EP. Carlos | Editorial UNED
Scientific papers and book chapters
Investigación sobre comunicación en COVID-19 y principales hallazgos
D. Catalán-Matamoros, A. Langbecker, C. Elías
| Revista Espanola de Comunicacion en Salud, 67-77. 2024
La influencia de Facebook y sus cambios de algoritmos en el periodismo y las fake news
D. González Moreno, C. Elías | Ámbitos: Revista Internacional de Comunicación, 63, 100-125. 2024
Can we detect bias in political fact-checking? Evidence from a Spanish case study
A. Fernández-Roldán, C. Elías, C. Santiago-Caballero, D. Teira | Journalism practice, 1-19. 2023
U. Carral, J. Tuñón, C. Elías | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications 10 (1), 1-12. 2023
A. Quian, CJE. Pérez, XS. Pérez
El profesional de la información 32 (4). 2023
El periodismo como herramienta contra las" fake news"
C. Elías Pérez | Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (España). Editorial 11. 2021
JT. Navarro, C. Elías | Europa en tiempos de desinformación y pandemia: periodismo y política… 2021
D. Catalan-Matamoros, C. Elías | International journal of environmental research and public health 17 (21), 8136. 2020
La desinformación en la UE en tiempos del Covid 19
C Luena Lopez, JC Sánchez Illán, CJ Elías Pérez
Tirant Lo Blanch, SL
U. Carral, C. Elías | Revista Latina de Comunicación Social, 2
Daily podcasts: the challenge of producing journalistic audio content beyond the radio
P. Martínez-Graña, C. Elías, X. Soengas-Pérez | Blurring Boundaries of Journalism in Digital Media: New Actors, Models and... 2023
I. Doncel-Martín, D. Catalan-Matamoros, C. Elías | Corporate Communications: An International Journal 28 (2), 340-352. 2023
C. Elías | Disinformation and fact-checking in contemporary society, 275-292. 2023
Big data and disinformation: Algorithm mapping for fact checking and artificial intelligence
D. García-Marín, C. Elías, X. Soengas-Pérez | Total Journalism: Models, Techniques and Challenges, 123-135. 2022
El periodismo, un invento europeo de búsqueda y publicación de la verdad
C. Elías | EN LOS TIEMPOS DEL COVID-19, 87. 2021
Ciencia, periodismo y divulgación como herramienta contra la desinformación y las" fake news"
C. Elías | Revista Iberoamericana de Ciencia, Tecnología y Sociedad-CTS 16 (Esp. 46), 7-9. 2021
Coronavirus in Spain: Fear of ‘official’ fake news boosts WhatsApp and alternative sources
C. Elías, D. Catalan-Matamoros | Media and Communication 8 (2), 462-466. 2020
Coronavirus in Spain: Fear of" official" fake news boosts WhatsApp and alternative sources
C. Elías Pérez, D. Catalán-Matamoros | Cogitatio Press. 2020
D. Catalan-Matamoros, C. Elías | ¿Por qué la comunicación en salud es importante?: Avances e investigación, 16. 2019
C. Elías | Pris. Soc 31, 6-39. 2020
D. Catalán-Matamoros, A. Pariente, C. Elías-Pérez |
Patient education and counseling 102 (8), 1427-1438. 2019