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"In line with those rights and freedoms, rather than criminalising or prohibiting disinformation as such, the EU strategy aims to make the online environment and its actors more transparent and accountable, making content moderation practices more transparent, empowering citizens and fostering an open democratic debate."

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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: Guidance on Strengthening the Code of Practice on Disinformation, p. 1

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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: Guidance on Strengthening the Code of Practice on Disinformation

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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.