TIRANA, July 27 /ATA/ Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs hosted today in Tirana the international conference “Fighting Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI): Albania and the Enlargement Context”, with the participation of representatives of European institutions, NATO, security experts, academics and media representatives.
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha gave the opening remarks, while Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered the keynote speech.
The discussions focused on the challenges posed by foreign information manipulation and interference, as one of the most important hybrid threats to democratic societies, especially at a time when foreign actors use digital platforms, artificial intelligence and coordinated campaigns to influence public debate.
The conference also discussed the new European Union policy framework for this field, including the “European Democracy Shield” and “FIMI Toolbox” initiatives, which aim to strengthen democratic resistance through institutional cooperation, support for independent media, academic research and civil society engagement.
The conference aims to strengthen cooperation between Albanian institutions and international partners to confront manipulation and foreign interference in information, considering information security as a key element for protecting democratic processes and advancing Albania towards European integration. /e.xh/a.f/p.s./
