The Commission has launched a €6 million call for proposals as part of its pilot projects and preparatory actions to raise awareness about information integrity risks and to strengthen media literacy among young Europeans.
The call will fund two projects and seeks to engage Europeans between 15-30 and influencers. Discussing risks such as online manipulation techniques, conspiracy theories or malicious uses of generative AI, the projects should aim to develop a youth-inclusive, participatory process. They should also look to foster new collaborations, for example between influencers and information integrity professionals, to reach new audiences. In doing so, the projects will provide information and skills to young Europeans to better recognise and counter manipulative content or techniques, ultimately contributing to a more resilient European digital sphere.
The preparatory action is open to a wide range of applicants, including content creators, producers, media organisations, technology companies, civil society organisations, and social media platforms.
The call is open from 30 September to 2 December 2025. Find further information and apply in the Funding and Tenders Portal.
Source: European Commission | Shaping Europe’s digital future | News & Views (https://tinyurl.com/mr2a3fxy)