The German digital regulatory body and the European Commission (EC) were carried out on Friday Simulated test with the largest social networks to test their ability to combat misinformation before the upcoming parliamentary elections. According to AFP and Politico portal, TASR reports this.
“Today we realistically simulated possible violations, tested the procedures and mechanisms of social networking for reporting and practiced measures and the appropriate exchange of information,” They stated in the statement by the German authorities, saying that they are well prepared for threats before the elections.
It was the first such exercise test for national elections according to the Digital Services Regulation (DSA). However, the EC has already carried out a similar test before the elections to the European Parliament in June 2024. The test was attended by social networks X, Tictik, YouTube, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat, as well as NGOs, has been specified by the European Commission.
In Germany where it is extremely right -wing An alternative for Germany (AfD) currently in second place in surveys, there are great concerns about possible interference in the elections from abroad through misinformation on social networks, He writes Politico. According to the portal, the public support of the AfD by X Elon Musk owner has only increased concern.
