EuroVerify

No, Christine Lagarde doesn't want to scrap cash for climate

A video is being shared on social media which allegedly shows Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, calling for the abolition of cash in order to reduce our carbon footprint.

28 November 2024

EuroVerify

Is illegal immigration to blame for rising sexual violence in Italy?

Italy's education minister sparked widespread outrage after claiming that the rise in sexual violence in the country is linked to illegal immigration, while delivering a message to a foundation that honours a woman who was killed by her ex-boyfriend.

25 November 2024

EuroVerify

Did Spain use a false helicopter crash tweet to distract from floods?

Spain's leading news agency EFE has been under fire over the past week for accidentally publishing misinformation on two separate occasions.

22 November 2024

EuroVerify

No, NATO's chief has not threatened to expel US

Since Donald Trump's reelection, claims have circulated on social media that the US will be pushed out of NATO if it fails to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

20 November 2024

EuroVerify

Fact check: How does MEP immunity work?

Members of the European Parliament benefit from parliamentary immunity, but that doesn't mean they are completely invulnerable to legal proceedings.

18 November 2024

EuroVerify

Could Donald Trump seek a third term as president?

Former and incoming President Donald Trump has previously implied that he could run for the White House again in 2028.

14 November 2024

EuroVerify

AI-generated image of Vatican 'devil worship' goes viral

A picture showing priests and cardinals gathered around a Satanic-like figure in a black mass is circulating on social media, shared in various contexts.

12 November 2024

EuroVerify

No, Melania Trump didn't use a body double during the US election

An old rumour has resurfaced alleging that a body double often steps in for the past and future first lady when out and about with her husband.

8 November 2024

EuroVerify

Flu season: Common myths debunked

Can you catch the flu from exposure to cold temperatures? Is the flu the same as a cold? EuroVerify takes a look.

6 November 2024

EuroVerify

Fact check: Belarus protest falsely shared as far-right London march

A video of an anti-government protest in Belarus in 2020 has been circulated online, with netizens claiming it is from a far-right London march in October 2024.

5 November 2024

EuroVerify

Fake image of pro-Israeli banner at Italian football match goes viral

An AI-generated image began circulating online after Italy beat Israel 4-1 in a Nations League game.

4 November 2024

EuroVerify

Did McDonald's in Iceland close because of a boycott?

Social media posts have been claiming that the fast food restaurant shuttered its branches in Iceland due to a public boycott linked to the Israel-Hamas war.

31 October 2024

EuroVerify

Fact check: Does Monaco pay zero taxes?

Social media posts claim that Monaco has much better-maintained streets compared to neighbouring France despite charging no taxes.

29 October 2024

EuroVerify

Fact check: Is the ECHR blocking the UK from deporting migrants?

Threats to leave the European Convention on Human Rights are once again circulating in the UK, as the right-wing Conservative Party elects its new leader. How true are the candidates' claims that the convention hinders efforts to control migration?

17 October 2024

EuroVerify

Fact check: Which European country is the most corrupt?

The results vary depending on the metric being used and whether you’re looking at the European Union or Europe as a whole.

15 October 2024

EuroVerify

Is the UK’s child poverty rate 10 times that of the Nordic countries?

A widely-seen social media post claims that child poverty in the UK is significantly higher than in the Nordic countries. However, the numbers don't appear to tell the truth.

11 October 2024

EuroVerify

Is irregular migration to the EU really on the rise?

It’s a common claim bandied about by far-right MEPs as the immigration debate grows ever more toxic. But do the figures match the rhetoric?

9 October 2024

EuroVerify

Fact check: Can MEPs skip the line at airports?

Members of the European Parliament are entitled to several allowances, but there’s often criticism and confusion over what the so-called “Brussels gravy train” entails. EuroVerify takes a look.

8 October 2024

The Cube

Vast disinformation networks hit Europe ahead of EU elections

There was a large coordinated attempt on social media to peddle pro-Russian, anti-vaccine and anti-LGBT narratives as the June European vote approached, a new report says “with absolute certainty”.

18 July 2024

The Cube

Did parties field fake candidates in the UK general election?

Rumours have been rampant on social media that a candidate for the right-wing populist party Reform in the recent UK election wasn’t real.

16 July 2024