Digital Europe launches €5 million call to strengthen European Fact-Checking Network
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to support the growth of a European Network of Fact-Checkers.
Open from 15 April to 2 September, the call includes a total funding envelope of €5 million.
It is open not only to stakeholders from EU Member States, but also from candidate and accession countries, and neighbouring countries associated with the Digital Europe Programme (Moldova and Ukraine), regions particularly vulnerable to disinformation and foreign interference, including pro-Kremlin disinformation narratives.
The initiative will strengthen the capacity of the fact-checking community across Europe, with the aim of ensuring availability in all EU Member States and official languages. It will build on, complement, and expand the work of the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) and other key efforts such as the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN).
Key actions to be implemented through the call will include the implementation of a fact-checkers protection scheme against harassment, the building of a repository of fact-checks and the creation of fact-checking response capacity including for emergency situations.
The deadline for applications is 2 September.
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CLOSING DATE
September 2, 2025