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20th Sep 2017

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EU digital official wants to set up expert group on fake news

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The EU commissioner for digital economy, Mariya Gabriel, wants to ask citizens and companies for advice on how to deal with fake news, she told journalists on Tuesday. The commissioner said she would propose to set up a public consultation, followed by a high-level expert group. “It's really important to work all together: researchers, media, and institutions. The next two or three months will be crucial,” Gabriel said.

Spain arrests Catalan officials

Armed Spanish police have arrested Catalan officials and seized ballots for an independence referendum, prompting appeals for EU help.

Investigation

The rise of the German alt-right

Ahead of Sunday's German elections, a growing number of anti-establishment, anti-Islam websites have created an echo chamber for the radical right.

News in Brief

  1. Catalan leader decries Spanish government intervention
  2. Hungary set for fresh campaign against public enemy Soros
  3. Iceland's PM leads in polls ahead of October elections
  4. Erdogan demands Iraqi Kurds cancel referendum
  5. Ireland to hold referendum on ownership of water
  6. Report: May to offer €20bn as Brexit bill in Florence speech
  7. Merkel poised to win election despite CDU dip in polls
  8. EU unveils cyber security ideas

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