European Commission: Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Research Executive Agency, Publications Office of the European Union and CORDIS, , CORDIS results pack on science communication, Publications Office of the European Union, 2023.

A solid understanding of science is an essential tool for citizens and society alike. Curating a healthy public discussion of scientific issues means empowering scientists, public authorities, communicators and the public to engage in meaningful dialogue. This updated Results Pack on science communication showcases nine innovative projects building towards this goal. Eight were funded under the Horizon 2020 Science with and for Society programme. This represents an investment of almost EUR 10 million made through the ‘Taking stock and re-examining the role of science communication’ call for proposals. The ninth project, COALESCE, is funded through a dedicated policy call under Horizon Europe European Research Area. The projects examine issues such as quality of science communication, trust in science, and the mitigation of the spread and impact of misinformation, disinformation and fake news. Bringing together journalists and science communicators, researchers, civil society groups, industry experts, and policymakers – the quintuple helix – they have delivered innovative ways to open up science to society.

EDMO, European University Institute, Chystoforova, K. and Reviglio, U., EDMO experts’ feedback on structural indicators for the EU code of practice on disinformation, European University Institute, 2024.

In September 2022, the Center for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom (CMPF) of the European University Institute within the EDMO project put forward the initial pilot methodology for Structural Indicators to monitor the Code of Practice on Disinformation (CoP), as called for in the 2022 update of the CoP. EDMO has also assembled a group of experts with outstanding combined expertise in researching disinformation and measuring anti-disinformation policy effectiveness. The mandate of this group is to contribute, on a voluntary basis, possible complementary and alternative approaches to the initial proposal on Structural Indicators. As part of this process, EDMO conducted a series of interviews with 17 members of the Expert Group between June 11 and September 19, to seek their feedback on the Proposal. This report is a summary of the insights and suggestions voiced during these interviews.

European Union, How to talk to people about climate action, 2022.

This toolkit helps you to explain and communicate
climate action to your community. We present 6
common arguments people use to justify their
inaction, along with suggestions on how you can
respond to each of them. We also provide some tips
on how to talk about climate change. This document has been co-created together with young people
and EU Climate Pact Ambassadors as one outcome of the European Youth Event in Strasbourg 2021. This document should not be considered as representative of the European Commission’s official position.

European Commission: Directorate-General for Communication, Tackling disinformation and information manipulation, Publications Office of the European Union, 2024.

Democracy is one of the fundamental values of our European Union. It is at the heart of our open and transparent societies. In the European Union, citizens can freely express their views, participate in democratic life, and choose their political representatives. However, false information has increased in recent years and can affect various aspects of our lives: health, public security, trust in democracy, climate and the environment, migration and fundamental rights and values that underpin our societies.

European Commission: Joint Research Centre, Scharfbillig, M., Allegra, A., Brossard, D., Cassio, L. G. et al., Trust in science for policy Nexus, Publications Office of the European Union, 2025.

The "Trust in Science for Policy Nexus" workshop, held in Ispra, Italy, on September 12-13, 2024, convened by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, the International Science Council, and co-sponsored by the US National Science Foundation, explored the intricate dynamics of trust in science as it relates to policymaking. This workshop addressed the challenges and strategies for fostering trust among scientists, policymakers, and the public, particularly in the context of disinformation and the current political situation. One of the most fundamental questions was how far issues of trust in science for policy can be separated from issues of trust in democratic institutions in general. Discussions highlighted the need to integrate scientific evidence in a credible way into policymaking to bolster public trust in specific policies and the democratic system more generally. Furthermore, there is a need for clear governance frameworks to manage expectations and ensure scientific integrity, to support scientists as "honest brokers" and to tackle criticism regarding the limitations of science. The workshop highlighted that, while scientific evidence can strengthen policymaking and trust in political decisions and institutions, science is subject to human fallibility and scientific controversies, calling for a nuanced understanding of trust that recognises the benefits and limits of science in policymaking. The workshop also identified the need for further research into the complex relationships between scientific institutions, policymakers, and the public, emphasizing the importance of transparent, responsible, and inclusive scientific practices to enhance trust in democratic governance.