The European Union Confronting Cognitive Aggression

Building Systemic Resilience to Disinformation

Abstract

The article analyzes the European Union’s response to the growing threat of disinformation and cognitive aggression. The author outlines the evolution of the EU’s counter-disinformation mechanisms – from the establishment of the East StratCom Task Force, through legislative initiatives (such as the DSA and AI Act), to the development of societies’ cognitive resilience. The article highlights the importance of media literacy, the transparency of digital platforms, and cooperation with NATO. It also identifies key challenges, including fragmented implementation, institutional limitations, and the need for better coordination. The analysis concludes with a call for an integrated EU resilience system against information threats.