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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
James Brooks

Children as young as three taught how to spot fake news in European country taking on media literacy

Finland Fake News Classes - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The fight against misinformation in Finland begins early, with children as young as three years old being taught media literacy within the national curriculum.

This long-standing educational approach equips students with critical skills to analyse media and identify disinformation, forming a core part of a comprehensive anti-misinformation initiative designed to bolster Finnish resilience against propaganda.

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