Fakes, Disinformation and Democracy: Discussion Evening at the University of Potsdam


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How do you defend the truth?
Disinformation, propaganda, and hybrid attacks put pressure on Europe's democracies. The panel discussion at the University of Potsdam on October 9, 2026, will address how democratic societies deal with fakes, targeted manipulation, and attacks on public debate.
Democracy in Digital Stress Test
The focus will be on the impacts of disinformation on trust, media, and political opinion formation. The event connects current political issues with experiences from Ukraine and creates space for a factual discussion on threats and counter-strategies.
Expertise from Politics, Civil Society, and Media
On the panel, Dr. Sergey Lagodinsky, Member of the European Parliament, Danylo Poliluev-Schmidt, and Sabine Schicketanz (invited) will discuss. The moderation will be led by Iryna Shulikina from Vitsche e.V. The evening is organized in cooperation with BBAG – Education, Encounter, Exchange – gemeinsam e.V., the University of Potsdam, and the Europa-Union Potsdam and Potsdam-Mittelmark.
An Evening for Critical Thinking
The event is aimed at all who actively want to think about political communication, media competence, and the protection of democratic values. The concentrated atmosphere in Lecture Hall 3 at the Griebnitzsee Campus provides the right setting for contextualization, exchange, and audience questions.
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Visitors can expect an informative discussion evening about fakes, propaganda, and hybrid attacks on Europe's democracies. Those who want to understand current developments and discuss the resilience of democratic public life will experience a relevant event in Potsdam.
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