Belgians increasingly see hostile and fake content on social media platforms. Federal Public Service Economy releases data on spread of hostile, misinformation online.
Statbel reports over three in five users encounter unreliable or fake information now.
Compared to two years earlier, exposure to misinformation has notably increased significantly. Belgian users scrutinize online sources more often than general European Union average.
About one in three Belgians check sources; European Union rate is lower. Minister Vanessa Matz highlights urgent need for platforms to fully enforce regulations.