European Union asks Meta and TikTok to tackle migrant misinformation more effectively today. European Commission stresses digital domain integrity must be upheld during crisis events now.
False news about Ceuta migrant crisis spurred urgent regulatory calls across digital platforms.
Commissioner Henna Virkkunen urges collaboration between platforms and verification organizations immediately online. Meta recently ended independent fact-checking in America, drawing significant regulatory criticism online.
Misinterpretations of Spanish Supreme Court ruling triggered confusion among migrants and social users. Prime Minister Sanchez blames organized groups for deliberately spreading misinformation about migrants.