Pedro Duarte admits public funding of journalism as an "antidote" against disinformation on social mediaPhoto by RDNE Stock project on Pexels
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Pedro Duarte admits public funding of journalism as an "antidote" against disinformation on social media

Público28 August 2026 at 14:51

Pedro Duarte, former government official responsible for the social communication portfolio during the first executive of Luís Montenegro, admits public funding of journalism as a way to combat disinformation on social media. Pedro Duarte held government positions between 2024 and 2025, during which he oversaw the social communication sector. His suggestion arises as a measure to create an "antidote" against the spread of disinformation on digital platforms. This position was expressed after his mandate leading the social communication portfolio.

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