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Can Moral Rights Survive in the Digital Age?

March 7, 2019

Modifying a piece of art can land you in court, according to legal provisions endorsed by most of the world’s nations. But applying them online is an uphill battle.

Fighting Misinformation: How to Build Trust in a World of Liars

March 4, 2019

Misinformation exists everywhere and it has been present for thousands of years, but now it can spread with an unprecedented velocity and is very profitable. Media outlets and fact-checkers should keep in mind that there is a battle for attention, and they must gain the trust of their audience. International experts shared their views at the discussion organized by CMDS.

Student Protests in Albania: When Digital Activism Is Not Enough

March 4, 2019

Social media helped Albanian students win a tough battle with the government. But to achieve systemic change, old-school tools should be brought out of mothballs.

Dragomir on the Future of Media in Central Europe

March 4, 2019

CMDS Director Marius Dragomir was the guest of In Between Europe, a podcast dedicated to Central Europe, to discuss the crisis-ridden media environment in the region.

Szakacs and Irion Contribute to EP Study on Impact of Disinformation

March 1, 2019

Two CMDS Fellows were involved in the research Disinformation and propaganda – impact on the functioning of the rule of law in the EU and its Member States, which was requested by the LIBE Committee of the European Parliament.