https://edmo.eu United against disinformation en hourly 1 What is a Checkathon? A Deep Dive into the Fact-Checking Marathons for the 2024 elections in the Republic of Moldova In today’s fast-paced world, political narratives are crafted and spread with unprecedented speed, often leaving voters struggling to differentiate between truth and disinformation. This issue is particularly significant in the Republic of Moldova as the country gears up for the 2024 presidential elections and a crucial referendum, where the stakes are high regarding Moldova’s path towards EU integration. Anti-EU disinformation narratives are actively trying to create internal political turmoil, leveraging disinformation to polarize the public and challenge the country’s European aspirations. In this context, fact-checking has become an essential tool for safeguarding democracy. One innovative approach to this process is the Checkathon—a fact-checking marathon that puts political claims under the microscope. But what exactly is a Checkathon, and why is it important in this context? https://edmo.eu/publications/what-is-a-checkathon-a-deep-dive-into-the-fact-checking-marathons-for-the-2024-elections-in-the-republic-of-moldova/ 2024-10-18T16:01:34+0000 https://edmo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Moldova-Checkathon2024_Cover-Image.jpg investigation https://edmo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Moldova-Checkathon2024_Cover-Image.jpg Elections EDMOEU true Republic of Moldova before elections - 18th October, 2024 Welcome to the eight iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens, we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. https://edmo.eu/publications/republic-of-moldova-before-elections-18th-october-2024/ 2024-10-18T18:05:59+0000 https://edmo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Republic-of-moldova-before-elections_Cover-Image.png investigation https://edmo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Republic-of-moldova-before-elections_Cover-Image.png Elections EDMOEU true Republic of Moldova before elections - 19th October, 2024 With only one day left until the elections, old narratives are being reused to provoke emotional reactions and sway voters against the referendum. Chain messages from Indonesian numbers have flooded WhatsApp, urging people to “keep Moldova” and posing provocative questions about the EU. Prominent anti-referendum voices like Veaceslav Valico, Iunesa Gronic, Serghei Mishin, and Tudor Șoilița have intensified their campaigns, spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories. The refusal to conduct exit polls has heightened suspicions of election fraud, adding to the charged political atmosphere. Amidst these tensions, war veteran Iurie Coţiofan, who faces persecution from the Tiraspol regime, remains steadfast in his belief that Moldova’s future lies in Europe, advocating for EU integration despite the looming threat of Russian provocation. https://edmo.eu/publications/republic-of-moldova-before-elections-19th-october-2024/ 2024-10-19T19:26:41+0000 https://edmo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Republic-of-moldova-before-elections_Cover-Image.png investigation https://edmo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Republic-of-moldova-before-elections_Cover-Image.png Elections EDMOEU true Moldova during the elections - 20th October, 2024 Welcome to the tenth iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens, we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. https://edmo.eu/publications/moldova-during-the-elections-20th-october-2024/ 2024-10-20T19:12:22+0000 https://edmo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Republic-of-moldova-before-elections_Cover-Image.png investigation https://edmo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Republic-of-moldova-before-elections_Cover-Image.png Elections EDMOEU true