War in Europe and global political tensions increase the request for strong media, resilience to misinformation and effective monitoring of global technology platforms.
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The Norwegian Government strengthens tools and strategies
This conclusion follows from the Comprehensive Preparedness study published by the government.
Strengthening public resilience and maintaining a advanced level of trust in society are among the 7 strategical priorities Security government And ready for crises.
– I am pleased that the government is considering strengthening the function and work of the Media Office in the fight against misinformation," says the manager of the Office, Mari Velsand.
Combating disinformation – tools and strategies
One of the planned actions is simply a strategy to increase resilience to misinformation to be presented in the spring. The Media Office is actively active in this process.
– It is besides good news that the government intends to monitor the impact of large technology platforms on public debate in Norway and that the study stresses the importance of creating favourable conditions for editorial media," Velsand adds.
Higher backing for education
In the budget for 2025, Stortinget approved an increase in the backing of the Media Office by 5 million kronor, among others for educational activities on critical approaches to the media and monitoring Impact of technology platforms on public debate in Norway.
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Disinformation on social media
– Many misinformation spreads on social media, and there is simply a hazard that the algorithms of these platforms contribute to faster dissemination of disinformation than editorial content and another reliable information. The regulation of these platforms, e.g. through the EU Digital Services Act, is so an crucial preventive action," Velsand emphasises.
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