How right-wing channels and pro-Russian networks spread disinformation and incite conflict

Thursday, Jul 24, 2025

Der Standard

Right-wing and pro-Russian networks use fake news to incite real-world violence, as seen in Spain.

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Recent unrest against migrants in southern Spain, specifically in Torre Pacheco, is presented as another instance of a disinformation campaign orchestrated by right-wing channels. The targeted spread of fake news by far-right and pro-Russian networks acted as an accelerant to this event, demonstrating the dangerous potential of misinformation to spark real-world escalation aimed at destabilizing the EU.

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