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Disinformation threatens democracies, distorts public debate, and weakens trust in facts.

The European Fact-Checking Standards Network is the voice of European fact-checkers who uphold and promote the highest standards of fact-checking and media literacy in their effort to combat misinformation for the public benefit.

At the EFCSN, we promote the highest standards by evaluating fact-checking organisations, building capacity to fight falsehoods, advocating for information integrity across Europe, and fostering a thriving fact-checking community. 

The EFCSN is building a necessary infrastructure for information integrity in Europe.

Our Work

The EFCSN strengthens fact-checking in Europe by upholding rigorous standards, building shared tools, advocating for information integrity, and fostering a connected, collaborative community.

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EFCSN Permanent Call for Protection Grants: Keeping Fact-Checkers Safe, Operational, and Independent

EFCSN Permanent Call for Protection Grants: Keeping Fact-Checkers Safe, Operational, and Independent

2 September 2026 8 min read
Fact-checkers are frequently the targets of attacks and harassment as they speak truth to power. The fact-checking community has been...
EFCSN Database Tender: Extending Integrity Base Beyond the EU

EFCSN Database Tender: Extending Integrity Base Beyond the EU

13 August 2026 8 min read

A FACTEUR call for tender inviting fact-checking organisations outside the…

EFCSN Statement on harmful disinformation and the Ceuta crisis

EFCSN Statement on harmful disinformation and the Ceuta crisis

11 August 2026 3 min read

EFCSN statement on the Ceuta disinformation crisis: verified false claims,…

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