The EC monitors a lot of components, it has its own methodology. It is great that this time the mechanism is not focused on one area, but has a more comprehensive approach by monitoring the rule of law, democracy and human rights and liberties. In that sense, every country has something to work on, the MEP said in an interview with Monitor news agency.

We must act with urgency and efficiency. This means enhanced coordination between Member States, clear fulfilment of commitments made in the Code of Practice against Disinformation signed by the online platforms, concrete initiatives for improving media literacy and stepping up efforts to create an independent network of fact-checkers, says Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society.