This book equips readers with the tools to understand and combat the spread of disinformation in Europe. Expert analyses provide insight into complex mechanisms behind disinformation and show how to protect informational integrity. The authors wrote this book to find answers to key questions: How does disinformation work? What role do social media play? And how can democracies be protected? The goal of the book is to enrich public debate about disinformation and open up new perspectives for an information-friendly future. It targets politicians, journalists, education experts, and citizens interested in this topic. With contributions by Olga Batura | Judit Bayer | Florian Flamme | Bernd Holznagel | Jan Kalbhenn | Krisztina Nagy | Daria Opryshko | Liudmyla Opryshko | Gábor Polyák | Klára Szalay | Colin Willeke | Lorna Woods