Sweden creates Swedish Psychological Defense Agency to combat disinformation

Sweden's new 'psychological defence' agency counters misinformation

By Alexandra Mae JonesClick here for updates on this story    TORONTO (CTV Network) — Sweden has launched a new governmental agency aimed at bolstering the country’s “psychological defence” and countering misinformation.Called the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency, it was launched with a new website on Saturday.“The purpose of psychological defence is to safeguard our open and democratic society, the free formation of opinion and Sweden’s f…

Sweden sets up Psychological Defense Agency to fight fake news, foreign interference

The Swedish agency will work with military and government to fight fake news and misinformation.

[Ticker] Sweden sets up anti-'fake news' agency ahead of election

Sweden has created an agency to combat disinformation ahead of the country's September election, AP reports. The new Swedish Psychological Defence Agency is to "defend our open and democratic society and free opinions by identifying, analysing and responding to inappropriate influences and other misleading information directed at Sweden or Swedish interests." No specific countries were named. The general election is on 11 September.

Sweden's new 'psychological defence' agency counters misinformation

Sweden has launched a new governmental agency aimed at bolstering the country’s 'psychological defence' and countering misinformation.

Sweden creates agency to combat fake news ahead of election

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -- Sweden, which is holding a general election in September, has joined France in creating an agency to combat disinformation.

Sweden sets up 'psychological defence agency' to fight fake news

The agency, set up ahead of Sweden’s next general election scheduled for September 11, is to defend the country against "inappropriate influences", the authority said.