Slovenia's Stop Disinformation campaign gives citizens a simple, practical framework to identify and resist manipulative content, strengthening democratic resilience ahead of elections.
DEMOCRACY UNDER THREAT FROM DISINFORMATION
Elections are increasingly shaped not just by political debate but by manipulation, AI-generated false content, and coordinated disinformation. Slovenia's Government Communication Office launched Stop Disinformation in May 2024 ahead of the European elections, repeated it during Cybersecurity Month in October 2024, and ran it again ahead of Slovenia's parliamentary elections in March 2026. Implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the campaign reaches citizens through leaflets, podcasts, social media, influencer collaborations, TV and radio advertisements, press briefings, and a professional publication for journalists.
reREAD, reTHINK, RECHECK
What makes Stop Disinformation distinctive is its practical, behavioural approach. Rather than issuing abstract warnings, it gives citizens a clear and memorable framework: reREAD, reTHINK, RECHECK — three simple actions applicable in everyday digital life. A dedicated section on the government portal provides accessible guidance on identifying and preventing disinformation, connecting Slovenian citizens with curated insights from European anti-disinformation initiatives. By turning a complex democratic challenge into an actionable national awareness model, the campaign offers a replicable blueprint for other governments seeking to protect media literacy and democratic trust.
STRONGER CITIZENS, MORE RESILIENT DEMOCRACY
By equipping citizens with critical thinking tools to question, verify, and challenge manipulative narratives, Stop Disinformation directly strengthens democratic resilience. The campaign has raised public awareness of how disinformation works and why it threatens democracy, particularly during elections. It has reinforced cooperation between Slovenian institutions and wider European efforts, and helped citizens become more critical and responsible information users. In a digital environment where manipulation is growing, the project demonstrates that governments can take proactive, citizen-centred steps to protect the integrity of public debate.
