Waging War Against False Info: Bremen's Awareness Blitz Ahead of Federal Elections
"Animal-themed warnings issued in Bremen: Caution against deceptive information campaigns"
Get ready, Germany! The fight against deceptive propaganda is heating up, starting in Bremen and spreading like wildfire across the nation. Yup, you heard it right. In the coming weeks, a ramp-up of awareness will be unfurled, focusing on the perils of targeted disinformation to help you navigate the murky waters of truth.
Yesterday, the political grandstand was set ablaze, as Bremen's Parliament President, Antje Grotheer, teamed up with Thorge Koehler, the big cheese at the Bremen State Office for the Protection of the Constitution, and Dr. Thomas Köcher, the head honcho at the Bremen State Agency for Political Education. Their mission? To unveil an outdoor advertising campaign that'll drop some knowledge on the dangers lurking in the shadows of the digital world.
So, what's the catch? This awareness campaign aims to run its course until February 23, and for that, the Stroer media house will lend a hand, beaming the campaign motif across more than 57 screens in Bremen and Bremerhaven. Big-time installations, like Rembertiring and Am Dobben, will be bathed in the soft glow of awakening, while smaller screens, such as the train station and the Waterfront, will also join the party.
The Fairy Tale Twist
But why, you ask? Fear not, for the tale behind the campaign is as captivating as the cameo players themselves. The alarm bell tolling from the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution signals a red alert: Sophisticated disinformation campaigns, often orchestrated from foreign lands, have been observed, and they're aiming to sway public opinion and, ultimately, to dance on the graves of democracy.
To sound the alarm and raise the baton, the Bremen Parliament, the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution, and the State Agency for Political Education have formed an unusual trinity. Together, they've dusted off their dance moves and tangoed their way to creating a website disinformation-erkennen.de, where you can spin your own web of knowledge about this hot topic. The digital poster campaign, now in full swing, seeks to reel in as many curious minds as possible for a closer look.
The Show Must Go On
What was once destined for the fair city of Bremen and Bremerhaven will soon embrace a nationwide audience. In the very near future, cities far and wide will be transformed into grand stages, with the digital poster campaign's fairy tale titles taking on a more universal role. Stroer will crank up the tunes on over 8,000 screens in 177 cities, aiming for the digital posters to be viewed several hundred million times.
In case you're still hovering on the fence, the Bremen Parliament has warmed up the water, all ready for you to dive in. The game plan has been adapted for a wider audience, with titles sporting less of a local flavor and more of the universal lure of the Free Hanseatic City.
Stay tuned, as this tale of truth and falsehood unfolds, and remember: Critical thinking and the power of truth will always win the dance-off. Hungry for more? Head on over to disinformation-erkennen.de and arm yourself with the tools to detect, decode and dismantle disinformation campaigns. Because knowing is the key to remain informed, m'dear!
Top left picture: Campaign representatives in action at Bremen Central Station, ready to set the internet ablaze with truth (Source: Bremen Parliament)
- As the nation prepares for federal elections, the fight against disinformation extends beyond Bremen, encompassing various topics such as politics, general news, and crime-and-justice.
- The awareness campaign, originally launched in Bremen, now aims to reach a nationwide audience, addressing the threat of disinformation in areas like politics, general news, and crime-and-justice.
