Statement by Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner, on the Establishment of an Expert Group on Disinformation and Digital Literacy

On October 12, 2021, Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, made a statement regarding the launch of the Expert Group on Tackling Disinformation and Promoting Digital Literacy through Education and Training. The overall mission of the Expert Group is to assist in the preparation of practical guidelines for teachers and educators on addressing disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education and training. This will serve to enhance the goal of the Commission’s Digital Education Action Plan, which aims to provide excellence in digital education to every learner in every school across Europe.