Barcelona disinformation guide launches today as the Provincial Council unveils a comprehensive strategy to tackle fake news in local communities.
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The new initiative positions local journalism as the most effective “antidote” to misinformation, creating a dedicated working group of communication professionals and technical staff to address this growing challenge.
Barcelona disinformation guide establishes three-pillar approach
Presented during the II Municipal Communication Conference, the guide outlines a strategic plan based on prevention, detection and response to fake news. Furthermore, the working group will develop practical tools for municipalities to identify and counter misinformation effectively. Consequently, this represents one of the most comprehensive local approaches to the problem in Catalonia.
Council President Lluïsa Moret emphasised the initiative’s importance during the launch event. She explained that combating disinformation directly impacts “citizens’ right to truthful information.” Additionally, she described the guide as an “effective tool” for protecting democratic processes at the local level.
Local journalism positioned as misinformation antidote
The conference concluded that proximity communication faces the challenge of becoming the most “effective antidote” against disinformation. Participants argued that local journalists can understand firsthand the realities they report on and verify sources more quickly than larger media outlets. This local expertise becomes particularly valuable during community crises or major developments.
The event featured contributions from several prominent figures, including Joan Maria Morros, Dean of the Journalists’ Association of Catalonia, and Miquel Campmany, Dean of the Marketing and Communication Association of Catalonia. Moreover, Núria de José, CEO of the Local Audiovisual Network, and Ramon Besa, 2025 Journalist Award winner, provided additional insights into the practical implementation of the strategy.
This initiative comes as local authorities increasingly focus on community information integrity across various sectors. The Barcelona disinformation guide represents a proactive step toward ensuring residents receive accurate information about municipal affairs and local developments.
Meanwhile, the working group will begin immediate implementation of the guide’s recommendations across Barcelona’s metropolitan area. The comprehensive approach acknowledges that combating fake news requires coordinated effort between journalists, municipal communicators and technical experts. Therefore, this collaborative model could serve as a blueprint for other regions facing similar challenges.
The Barcelona disinformation guide ultimately aims to strengthen trust in local institutions and media. As misinformation continues to evolve, this initiative provides essential tools for maintaining informed communities and resilient local democracies throughout the province.
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