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G(emeinsames) A(bwehr) Z(entrum) Hybrid – What the new German centre for countering hybrid threats is meant to deliver
With the “Joint Centre for Countering Hybrid Threats”, abbreviated as GAZ Hybrid, Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt opened in Berlin on June 16th, 2026 a new cross‑agency coordination unit that is intended to detect infiltration and (subversive) attacks by foreign states at an early stage and to coordinate necessary countermeasures more effectively and efficiently. The newly established centre complements the existing national, specialist security and defense centres.
From Behaviour to Rights: How RESONANT’s D3.4 Connects the Human Impact of FIMI with Legal and Policy Responses
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) is often discussed in terms of narratives, online campaigns, and digital platforms. Yet its most significant consequences are frequently experienced at a human level: changes in behaviour, reduced participation in public life, loss of trust, and increasing social fragmentation. Understanding these consequences is essential for designing responses that are not only effective but also capable of protecting fundamental rights.
Structured Responses to FIMI: What RESONANT’s D4.1 brings to the table
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference is not a new problem. But the way institutions respond to it too often is: fragmented, reactive, and inconsistent across borders. RESONANT’s Deliverable 4.1 – Methodological Toolkit and Policy Recommendations Report – is a direct attempt to fix that. Released as a key output of Work Package 4, D4.1 is the result of a collaboration between FORMIT (project coordinator and task lead) and URJC – Universidad Rey Juan Carlos – which led the policy recommendations component.
Transnational information suppression targeting diaspora communities: Evidence from the RESONANT Project
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) has become one of the defining challenges for democratic societies in the 21st century. FIMI encompasses intentional, manipulative, and often coordinated actions, by state or non‑state actors, that distort the information environment, undermine democratic processes, and polarise societies.
How Prepared Are EU Host Countries to Stem FIMI Campaigns Against Diaspora Communities?
How prepared are EU countries to protect members of diaspora communities who are targets of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI)? This is the core question addressed in RESONANT’s Deliverable D3.3, Report on Awareness and Preparation in Host Countries to Stem FIMIs against Diaspora Communities.
Tackling FIMI through the AI Act: The case of deepfakes
Over the past decade, democracies have been increasingly targeted by information manipulation and interference (FIMI) operations conducted at the behest of state actors. The tools of manipulation and interference have evolved beyond fake news headlines and bot-generated memes.
RESONANT Stakeholder Board Meeting
The first meeting of the RESONANT Stakeholder Board has recently been held. It brought together a diverse and extensive group of experts from the fields of advocacy, research, journalism, and security, marking a particularly significant moment in the evolution of our project.
Tackling Information Manipulation: A Methodological Approach to TTP Detection
In today’s multi-dimensional information environment, detection and counteraction of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) is more than a matter of technical fixes. It requires robust methodological foundations; one that can track evolving threat channels, analyze digital detection technologies, and distill insight into effective practitioner tactics on the ground. This blog presents a logical framework for understanding and responding to FIMI within the framework of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) the behavioral signature of malign influence actors.
Witnessing Resistance: Human Rights, Diaspora, and Advocacy
On May 14, the Department of Sociology and Business Law at the University of Bologna hosted a seminar titled Human rights violations in Syria and Kurdistan: The role of diaspora and civil society in advocacy and action.
Law Enforcement vs. FIMI: A Greek Perspective on Safeguarding Democratic Integrity
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) is no longer a hypothetical threat – it’s a lived reality for EU institutions, national governments, and the public.
Countering Russian FIMI and APM Tactics: Lessons from Ukraine.
Russian Advanced Persistent Manipulators (APM) employ a variety of techniques and procedures as part of their Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) operations. These tactics are designed to influence public opinion, sow discord, and advance Russian geopolitical interests.
How Extreme Parties in the European Parliament can shape EU-China Relationship
A study on the influence of extreme parties in the European Parliament on the EU-China relationship has recently been published written by Kara Němečková (author) and Ivana Karásková (co-author) from our partner organisation AMO (Association for International Affairs).