Fake News

Where Fake News Is Seen as a Problem in the EU

According to a recent Eurobarometer survey, at least seven in ten respondents in all 28 EU member states perceive fake news to be a problem in their country. The share was highest in Cyprus with 91 percent saying "yes, it is definitely a problem" or "yes, it is a problem to some extent". Greece came second, followed by Italy. In the UK, 84 percent of people said that fake news is a problem in their country.

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This chart shows responses to "is fake news or information that misrepresents reality or is even false a problem?"

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