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Percentage distribution of the population exposed to misinformation and fake news in the European Union in 2022, by frequency

Frequency of exposure to misinformation and fake news in the EU in 2022

Last update: Dec 18, 2025

Region: EU

Statista Research Department

Survey time period: April 26 - May 11, 2022

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