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** Please note that this conference takes places at Harvard Kennedy School. **
Disinformation, foreign influence, and the challenges facing European democracies. This panel explores the impact of disinformation and democratic backsliding on human rights and the rule of law, and whether the future of our democracies is crumbling. A decreasing trust in institutions and unstable governments, combined with foreign interference in the information environment aiming to destabilize us, places a secure and stable continent at risk. Speakers will explore the balance between free speech and protecting the truth and human rights, and whether we can tackle disinformation without compromising liberty.
This year marks the 12th anniversary of the European Conference, a two-day, student-led conference at Harvard Kennedy School.
Under the theme “Crisis as Catalyst: Europe’s Opportunity in a Changing World Order,”the 2026 Conference will examine how Europe can transform geopolitical, economic, and technological challenges into opportunities for leadership, innovation, and resilience.
This conference is co-sponsored by the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies.
