The European Commission is finally getting to grips with the question of “fake news” and vectors of disinformation. In spring 2018 it is hoping to publish a strategy on this phenomenon. In this perspective, on 13 November, it launched a high-level experts’ group and public consultation on fake news and online disinformation.
Last September, Commissioner Věra Jourová indicated, however, that she did not have any intention to tackle this question due to its national specificities. She...