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"The Commission calls upon platforms to decisively step up their efforts to tackle online disinformation. It considers that self-regulation can contribute to these efforts, provided it is effectively implemented and monitored."

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EU (European Commission): European Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions on Tackling Online Disinformation: a European Approach , p. 7

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European Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions on Tackling Online Disinformation: a European Approach

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To address disinformation online, self-regulation by internet intermediaries and positive measures, including independent fact-checking, public education, and media literacy campaigns, could be prioritized over criminalisation.