Report About Social Media Initiatives for Empowering Users, the Research Community and the Fact Checking Community in Croatia (CoP)
Published Monday 31 March 2025 at 15:31
This report provides an in-depth analysis of efforts to combat disinformation, with a particular focus on social media initiatives aimed at empowering users, the research community and fact-checking organizations. It examines the strategies and actions undertaken by major online platforms in Croatia, including Google Search, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Bing and TikTok. The report assesses the effectiveness of these platforms in countering dis/misinformation and disinformation, based on monitoring online platforms conducted
between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024.
Author: Tereza Buconić
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While the media sector in Croatia plays a crucial role in informing the public, shaping public opinion, and fostering democratic processes, it faces various challenges, such as technological changes, shifts in consumer habits, and economic and regulatory pressures. This study offers a unique analysis of the media sector in Croatia over two decades, particularly focused on the financial sustainability of media companies.
Authors: Nebojša Stojčić, PhD [+]
