The article argues that, despite recent legislation aimed at combating disinformation — such as Law 15/2022 and the revision of Article 6 of the Digital Rights Charter — Portugal still lacks a coherent national strategy. Several public bodies (CNCS, CIS, ERC, ANACOM, DGE, APAV, fact‑checkers) hold partial responsibilities, but there is little coordination, few public reports, and limited concrete results.

Only a handful of relevant studies exist, mainly from MediaLab/CNE and LabCom/ERC. The CIS has not published updates since 2020, the ERC rarely issues decisions on disinformation, and the first report from the Digital Services Coordinator (ANACOM) records no complaints in this area. Parliamentary debates have also failed to produce structural outcomes.

Meanwhile, European data from the DSA Transparency Database reveal the scale of the problem: over 910 million restricted content cases in just a few weeks, showing how widespread disinformation and illegal content remain.

The article concludes that Portugal needs a clear national strategy, with regular monitoring, better coordination between institutions, and a more proactive role for the State. The upcoming Media Law reform could be an opportunity to finally organise this critical field for democracy and citizens’ well‑being.

Ler na íntegra em português no Público de 4 de janeiro de 2026: https://www.publico.pt/2026/01/04/opiniao/opiniao/procura-informacao-desinformacao-2159979