Appeal not to demonise opinion polls to prevent citizens from opting out
António Salvador, of Intercampus, says that polls are “very relevant”, but it is necessary to understand the difference between the various types.
Stories about public figures' acts of solidarity fill Facebook — but they're clickbait
From building hospitals to opening shelters, posts on the social network spread false claims about benevolent acts by public figures. The posts include links that take users to pages full of adverts.
Disinformation about the presidential elections has already received over 7.7 million views
Reports indicate false or misleading content related to the presidential elections has accumulated more than 7.7 million views online, raising concerns about its potential influence on voters.
CNE launches campaign to combat disinformation during electoral periods
The platform includes two practical guides that help recognise manipulative signs and reduce the risk of manipulation.
UNESCO says Portugal has potential for growth in media literacy
The UNESCO consultant for media education, Alexandre Sayad, believes Portugal has the potential to advance in media literacy through a more robust integration of public policies. In an interview with Lusa, Alexandre Le Voci Sayad explained that “Portugal shows significant potential for progress, especially with regard to the formalisation and integration ...”
