FERMI's will exploit a holistic and cross-disciplinary methodology towards a framework that will thoroughly analyze disinformation and fake news (D&FN) and their sources, in combination with all the socioeconomic factors that may affect both the spreading of such incidents and their effects on multiple dimensions of society.
Comprising a set of innovative technological developments, FERMI will facilitate EU Police Authorities to detect and monitor the way that D&FN spread, both in terms of locations and within different segments of the society, and to put in place relevant security countermeasures; it will produce and diffuse tailor-made training material designed for and EU citizens, European police authorities and other professionals and stakeholders for combating the spread and limiting the impact of D&FN increasing digital trust.
