DE-CONSPIRATOR participates at Key FIMI Events in Brussels
In late March, the DE-CONSPIRATOR project participated in key events in Brussels, contributing to European efforts to address Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI).
Annual Countering FIMI Conference
The DE-CONSPIRATOR project participated in the Annual FIMI Conference of the European External Action Service (EEAS) held on 17-18 of March 2026 in Brussels, with a focus on “Dismantling the Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) house of cards”.
This conference gathered experts from governments, academia, civil society, and the private sector to address the evolving FIMI landscape, share hands-on experiences, and strengthen coordinated responses to FIMI threats. It also marked the launch of the 4th EEAS FIMI Report, outlining the EU’s enhanced strategy to counter FIMI operations by targeting supply chain vulnerabilities, and as well as the FIMI Explorer interactive dashboard, a new tool for analysing and visualising information manipulation activities.
Participation in the event provided key insights into current EU priorities, particularly the focus on targeting structural vulnerabilities in the FIMI ecosystem.
It also clarified the role of Strategic Communication (STRATCOM) within the broader landscape of the European Democracy Shield framework and the evolving toolkit needs in the FIMI domain.
FIMI Cluster Meeting
The DE-CONSPIRATOR was also participated in a joint workshop with the RESONANT and ARM projects, on 20 of March 2026, hosted at Norway House in Brussels, focusing on FIMI toolkit assessment.
The session brought together Horizon Europe projects and key stakeholders working on Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), providing a structured forum for exchange between research, policy, and operational communities. Thus, contributed to a more coordinated and evidence-based European response to evolving information threats.
During the workshop, RESONANT, ARM, and DE-CONSPIRATOR projects presented their work and shared insights, offering complementary perspectives on how to analyse, detect, and counter FIMI. The programme combined analytical discussion with practical validation activities. Participants engaged in facilitated working groups to assess findings, compare approaches, and identify strengths and limitations.
