“On social networks, a Romanian think tank found that just one hundred coordinated accounts promoted videos with 13 million views in a single month. Their comments—thousands of lines copied word for word—reflect manipulation, not an authentic debate.”
Source: presedinte.md
Message from the Expert Forum team
Expert Forum
Today we feel deeply honored and grateful. President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu mentioned in her speech at the European Parliament Expert Forum’s analysis on disinformation attacks and inauthentic networks. This moment shows not only the importance of our work, but also the immense responsibility we all share—those of us who believe in democracy and truth.
We stand at a turning point for the democratic future of the Republic of Moldova and our region. Russia looks with desperation at Moldova’s progress toward the European Union, and this desperation translates into unprecedented online attacks—where manipulation, fear, and panic attempt to replace real debate.
We firmly believe in a European, free, and dignified Moldova, and we will continue to support your fight for truth and democracy.
Expert Forum developed this report as part of the Fighting Against Conspiracy and Trolls (FACT) initiative. FACT is an independent, non-partisan hub launched in mid-2025 under the EU Digital Media Observatory (EDMO). It brings together investigative journalists, social media experts, and political analysts.
