Final report of the Commission expert group on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education and training

The report brings together the main insights produced by a dedicated Commission Expert Group on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education and training regarding both challenges and potential solutions for this emerging and complex field, as well as their tentative conclusions and recommendations. The report is informed by the Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027) of the European Commission, and the associated mandate under Action 7 to develop guidelines for teachers and educators to tackle disinformation and promote digital literacy through education and training. The key role education and training plays in equipping young people with the competences needed to live and thrive in the digital age, as well guard against the threats posed by disinformation is highlighted throughout the report. Although many parts of the document can be useful as a stand-alone overview of the field, it is primarily intended as a key resource and background paper for the development of guidelines for teachers and educators, the second and final outcome of the Expert Group. The target audience of the report is policymakers at the EU, national and regional levels, civil society, academia, the education and training community and interested citizens.