European Legal Perspectives on Online Disinformation (Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice, 140)

This open access book employs a rigorous legal analysis that combines national perspectives with a broader examination of EU-level regulation.Online disinformation is one of the most pressing issues in terms of understanding the kind of society in which we live and aspire to live.It threatens democratic systems by influencing voters’ electoral choices.At the same time, it poses significant challenges to the foundational principles of the rule of law, since it is widely considered to require remedies that depart substantially from traditional legal frameworks. In the current geopolitical context, the European Union and its member states are at the forefront of addressing these issues and testing solutions.This book offers readers an extensive overview of European achievements and shortcomings to date.Contributions from eminent European scholars specialized in disinformation and digital constitutionalism cover the regulatory frameworks of eighteen legal systems throughout the EU. The aut