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European elections: Free usable database with fact checks of more than 40 organizations
In preparation for the European elections, a new fact check database starts, which is supported by over 40 organizations, including the fact check team of the dpa. With this database, citizens can call up information and analyzes tested on various topics. The project is organized by the European Factal Check Network EFCSN and supported by the Google News Initiative. The cooperation between the organizations enables a cross -border analysis of topics and trends, especially with regard to the European elections.
European elections: Free usable database with fact checks of more than 40 organizations
A good two months before the new election of the European Parliament from June 6th to 9th, a free -used, Europe -wide database started. Citizens can access research results of more than 40 facts check organizations through them. One of these organizations is the fact check team of the dpa German press agency.
The database under [Link] is searable according to topics such as migration, religion, climate or EU institutions, but also according to countries, political parties and other categories. It offers tested information and analyzes as well as the refutation of common false claims from all over Europe and in numerous languages.
The project is organized by the European Fact Check Network EFCSN and supported by the Google News Initiative. The cooperation of the more than 40 organizations enables them to analyze topics, trends and narratives across borders. One focus is on claims around the European elections. Researchers will also have the opportunity to apply for access to the complete data record.
"The team of the dpa fact check checks claims from six countries. Therefore, we see every day that disinformation knows no national borders," says Teresa Dapp, editor-in-chief fact check at the dpa. "This project makes the work of European fact checks more accessible and creates a valuable source for tested information."
The participating organizations are certified members of the European Fact-Checking Standards Networks (EFCSN) and have committed themselves to transparency, neutrality and journalistic care in their work.
The European elections are imminent and with it the spread of false information is also increasing. In order to counteract this and to offer citizens a reliable source for tested information, a Europe-wide fact check database was launched. More than 40 facts check organizations, including the factual team of the dpa German press agency, have provided their research results in this database.
The database is searchable according to various topics and categories, including migration, religion, climate and EU institutions. It offers analyzes and refuted widespread false claims in numerous languages. The project is organized by the European Factal Check Network EFCSN and supported by the Google News Initiative. Through the cooperation of the various organizations, it is possible to analyze trends and narratives across borders, especially with regard to claims related to the upcoming European elections.
The factual check team of the dpa examines claims from six countries and is part of this project. Teresa Dapp, editor -in -chief of fact check at the dpa, emphasizes that disinformation knows no national borders and the project is an important source for tested information.
The participating organizations are certified members of the European Fact-Checking Standards Networks and commit themselves to transparency, neutrality and journalistic care in their work.
The dpa fact check team has been active for some time and is examining claims from various areas. The creation of this team goes back to 2017 when the growing spread of fake news and false information led to an increased demand for reliable facts. The work is made easier by working with other fact checks organizations in Europe and the results can be made accessible in an extensive database.
The European elections are the focus of this project, since false information is spreading more and more in the election campaign. The database thus also represents an important resource for journalists, researchers and the public to find out about current topics and to recognize false information.
In the following table, further information about the project and the organizations involved are listed:
| Project | Europe-wide fact check database |
| Organizer | European fact check network (EFCSN) |
| Supported by | Google News Initiative |
| Number of orgnations | More than 40 |
| Topics | Migration, religion, climate, EU institutions, etc. |
| Accessibility | Free for citizens |
| Languages | Several languages |
| Research access | Possible |
| Certification | Members of the European Fact-Checking Standards Networks |
| Responsibility for content | Participating factual organizations |
The database thus offers a reliable source for tested information about the European elections and other relevant topics. It helps to counteract disinformation and to bring the truth to light.