The European Parliament elections of June 2024 are likely to be a pivotal moment for the European Union, because they arrive after a period in which the activities of the EU have had a highly significant and visible impact on their lives.

Events such as the vaccination campaign, the launch of Next Generation EU, and the military and economical support provided to Ukraine have affected the daily experience and perception of hundreds of millions of people in the EU since 2019, when the last elections took place. Given these developments, a higher turnout coupled with increasing polarization within the electorate is a plausible expectation.

At the same time, the production and dissemination of disinformation is a growing concern in many EU countries. The effects of disinformation need to be counterbalanced by enhanced media literacy and awareness on the part of institutions, the media, as well as other relevant stakeholders and citizens. Moreover, much attention is devoted to foreign entities seeking to undermine the EU through the spread of false information.

The Task Force is set up by the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) to monitor and counter any attempts to condition and undermine public confidence in the democratic process. The aim is to provide useful information and tools in the effort to promote an honest European debate in the run-up to the elections.