Tena Prelec’s research on information manipulation and organised crime informs HorizonEU GEO-POWER-EU research project

Tena Prelec (University of Rijeka) participated in the European Commission’s Policy Webinar on Horizon Europe, Cluster 2, Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society projects, on 06 December 2024. Tena drew on findings from her SOC ACE research on Information Manipulation and Organised Crime, during the session which centred on her research as part of the GEO-POWER-EU, project funded by Horizon.

The GEO-POWER-EU project is contributing to the empowerment of the EU to manage security threats within the deteriorating geopolitical environment that lies in its Eastern Neighbourhood and in the Western Balkans. The project’s main goal is to articulate a proposal for a comprehensive EU strategy towards these regions that will employ new and reformed means and policy instruments, taking into consideration foresight concerning the strategic ambitions of other geopolitical actors.

During the policy webinar Tena focused on corruption and disinformation linked to foreign influence.