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The Portuguese Council of Ministers approved, on March 10, the National Media Literacy Plan (PNLM) for the period 2025 to 2029, as announced by the Government. The Plan seeks to consolidate the national strategy for media literacy and fight against disinformation, as defined in the Media Action Plan. The complete text of the Plan can […]

The launch conference for the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education (EYDCE), under the theme Empowering Learners for a Democratic Future, was held on 23 and 24 January, in Strasbourg, France. The goals of the EYDCE were presented during the meeting, which was attended by government officials, researchers, educators, media and technology industry professionals and […]

The first Residency of the UNESCO Chair in Communication, Media Information Literacy and Citizenship will take place on January 28, from 9:30 am to 5 pm, at the library of Palácio Baldaya, in Benfica. During this one-day informal gathering, several professionals from different areas of the Escola Superior de Comunicação Social (ESCS-IPL) will debate ideas, […]

On December 2 and 3, 2024, Florence, Italy, hosted the international conference of the European Media and Information Fund (EMIF), under the theme “Disinformation: Systemic Challenges, Structural Solutions“. The event brought together experts and professionals from across Europe to discuss strategies to combat disinformation, focusing on long-term structural solutions applicable at different societal levels. The […]