Georgescu’s Unexpected Win: A Story of Algorithmic Manipulation

Introduction This briefing was produced through the Counter Disinformation Network reviewing findings around the recent Romanian elections. This overview of findings by analysts in the democracy-defending community points towards the need for more research on what took place. We present anecdotal evidence illustrating a concerning phenomenon....

The Commissioners-designate hearings in 2024

The Commissioners-designate hearings in 2024

As part of the Citizens Take Over Europe coalition, Alliance4Europe delivered a Democratic Manifesto following the 2024 EU elections. The manifesto serves to provide solutions to how to manage the EU’s democratic deficits.  From November 4th to November 12th 2024, the Commissioner-designates, selected by President-elect Ursula von der Leyen, will...

Mothers of Europe Exhibitions – Coming 2025

Mothers of Europe Exhibitions – Coming 2025

We are excited to announce the first Mothers of Europe exhibition. More information to come! Pre-launch: In Berlin on International Women's Day 2025, March 8th. Official launch on March 10th. Mothers of Europe is an initiative that tells the story of the pioneering achievements of the women who helped shape modern Europe – women who championed...

Mothers of Europe Opening Workshop – 21st October 2024

Mothers of Europe Opening Workshop – 21st October 2024

Event Recap: The Mothers of Europe – Celebrating Women Leaders in European Integration On October 21, 2024, from 16:00 to 19:00 at Auditorium II, Schlossplatz, ESMT Berlin, we held the opening workshop of The Mothers of Europe, dedicated to retelling the inspiring stories of women who played a key role in building the European Union. These...

The International Far-Right’s Impact on the UK Southport Riots

The International Far-Right’s Impact on the UK Southport Riots

Authors: Al Baker, Managing Director, Prose Intelligence. Ned Mendez, Counter Disinformation & Insights Lead, 411 Julian Neylan, Training Programme Lead, Alliance4Europe. Saman Nazari, Lead Researcher, Alliance4Europe. This report was made possible through the Counter Disinformation Network, a network of organisations and individuals working...

Japanese Wastewater Release – Chinese Influence Operations Against Japan

Japanese Wastewater Release – Chinese Influence Operations Against Japan

In 2023, Japan started releasing treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant (1). The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that the discharge of the treated water would have a negligible radiological impact on people and the environment (2). Despite this, China took issue with the wastewater release, resulting in...

Fool Me Once: Russian Influence Operation Doppelganger Continues on X and Facebook

Fool Me Once: Russian Influence Operation Doppelganger Continues on X and Facebook

A Counter Disinformation Network Report(PDF) EditorsLea Frühwirth, CeMAS (Center for Monitoring, Analysis & Strategy)Saman Nazari, Alliance4Europe Authors Charles Terroille, Science FeedbackMax Lesser, FDD (Foundation for Defense of Democracies)Ivana Stradner, FDD (Foundation for Defense of Democracies)Claudia de Sessa, Alliance4EuropeLorenzo...

From Africa with a Russian Agenda: Facebook Pages Attacking French Elections

From Africa with a Russian Agenda: Facebook Pages Attacking French Elections

Author: Saman Nazaari, Alliance4Europe. This report builds on the previous work of: Kristina Gildejeva, Independent. Rikard Friberg von Sydow, Södertörn University. Saman Nazari, Alliance4Europe. Note: this flash report contains unarchived links. We have found no reliable way to achieve Facebook links. After Meta was contacted for comment the day...

Unlabelled Political Ads from Burkina Faso Targeting French Voters

Authors: Saman Nazari, Alliance4Europe. Rikard Friberg von Sydow, Södertörn University This Flash report was made possible through a collaboration facilitated by the Counter Disinformation Network. What is the ISAC? The CDN  is an initiative to create a collaboration between European organisations and independent researchers to monitor attacks...

Unmasking Political Ads from Mali Targeting French Muslim Voters

Authors: Saman Nazari, Alliance4Europe. This Flash report was made possible through a collaboration facilitated by the Counter Disinformation Network (CDN). What is the ISAC? The CDN is an initiative to create a collaboration between European organisations and independent researchers to monitor attacks against the EU elections. Participants range...