European citizens report that a third of respondents have been exposed to disinformation frequently, while almost one‑third say they lack confidence in recognising it. In a recent Eurobarometer survey, 36 % said they encounter disinformation often or very often, and 32 % felt unsure whether they can spot it. Exposure varies by country: only 26 % of Finns report frequent encounters, compared with 57 % in Hungary, and confidence is lowest in Poland, where 45 % lack the skill, versus less than 15 % of Maltese respondents. Most people cross‑check information with other sources (≈50 %) or check the source’s reliability (≈40 %). Other tactics include looking at the recency of the news (≈33 %) and browsing comments (≈29 %).
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