Fighting Election-Related Disinformation: Lessons from Moldova and Romania

What is disinformation, foreign information manipulation, and interference? How did these manifest during the recent national elections in Moldova and Romania? What lessons can Armenia learn from the Moldovan and Romanian experience in countering electoral disinformation and foreign interference?

To discuss these questions, the Democracy Development Foundation, in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, organized a visit of Moldovan and Romanian experts to Armenia on December 8–9.

The purpose of the visit was to present to Armenian partners the experiences and lessons learned in Moldova and Romania in countering disinformation and foreign interference ahead of elections, ensuring fair electoral processes, and safeguarding democratic institutions.

Over two days, the experts held meetings with Armenian state institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), youth groups, and media outlets.

In discussions with youth, we explored how we can help them become better prepared to face electoral disinformation and how to engage more actively in democratic processes.

During a workshop with CSOs, we addressed the risks of electoral disinformation, tools for countering manipulation, and methods for detecting foreign interference.