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Conference: Media integrity, disinformation and foreign interference
| The Autonomous University of Madrid and the Jean Monnet Association – Spain, in collaboration with the European Parliament, are organising a conference on media integrity, disinformation and foreign interference on 23 and 24 April 2026 MEPs, academics from various disciplines, and representatives from the media and the digital industry will come togeher to explore what the new European Democracy Shield entails and how Spain can prepare for the challenges posed by geopolitics and artificial intelligence. Find out more and register below. |
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23 April 2026 The first day will begin with an opening address by Nathalie Loiseau, Member of the European Parliament and Chair on the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, followed by high-level panel discussions featuring national and international experts. Attendees will be invited to actively participate in collaborative working groups to assess and propose ways to strengthen the state of the public sphere. |
24 April 2026 The second day will bring together academics from various disciplines to analyse the ongoing implementation in Spain of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), as well as how Spain can prepare for the challenges posed by geopolitics and artificial intelligence within the framework of the European Democracy Shield. |
More information on the program can be found here.
OpenEUdebate is the result of a Jean Monnet network (2018-2023)
We invite you to use this space to participate in meaningful and constructive discussions on a wide variety of issues affecting our society. Our mission is to foster an open, respectful and enriching environment where all voices are heard and critical reflection is promoted.
We strongly believe in the importance of informed deliberation and the exchange of ideas as fundamental pillars of a strong democracy. Here, you will find the opportunity to explore different perspectives, learn from others and expand your knowledge on issues that are relevant and pertinent today.
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Sobre nosotros
Elena García Guitián
Profesora de Ciencia Política y coordinadora de OpenEUdebate
Ha sido investigadora visitante en la Universidad de Harvard (1998-99) y ha impartido docencia en varias universidades europeas como el IEP de Burdeos, Paris-Dauphine o Varsovia. Su investigación se ha centrado en el análisis de la tradición liberal, el pluralismo político, los conceptos de libertad, las teorías de la democracia, la representación política y la participación ciudadana, y los discursos sobre la legitimidad en la UE. Entre 2009 y 2011 fue directora general de Relaciones con las Cortes Generales del Ministerio de la Presidencia de España.
Luis Bouza García
Professor of Political Science
Está interesado en el surgimiento y circulación de debates en las esferas públicas europeas. Fue el Coordinador Académico de los cursos de Estudios Generales Europeos del Colegio de Europa en Brujas entre 2012 y 2018. Obtuvo un doctorado en ciencias políticas de la Universidad Robert Gordon en Aberdeen y también ha ocupado cargos de investigación y docencia en la Universidad de East Anglia y Salamanca. Su principal campo de investigación es la emergencia de los debates europeos en la esfera pública.
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