The fight against fake news appears to have overwhelming support in the EU.
The findings emerged fromsurveysby Bertelsmann Stiftung, a pro-business German think tank withclose tiesto the EU.
However, only 44% of them had recently fact-checked the content theyd seen.
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Those in favour of combating disinformation tended to be further to the political left.
Around the world, politicianshave been accused of exploiting concerns around disinformation to suppress dissent and control narratives.
The units also reportedly facilitated censorship of legal content onsocial media.
Opponents of the lawfear that it will lead to state censorship.
Critics have also raised alarm abouttechfirms acting as arbiters of truth.
But Bertelsmann Stiftungs researchers argue thatmore intervention is essential.
Anyone who wants to protect and strengthen democracy cannot leave people to deal with disinformation on their own.
Stronger responses could also bolster the growing flock of anti-disinformationstartups.
Story byThomas Macaulay
Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
