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Discussing disinformation with international experts and students
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April 14, 2023

Milton Wolf Seminar Reception at the house of the Chargé d‘affaires
Chargé d‘affaires Mario Mesquita welcomes the guests in his residence

In support of the annual Milton Wolf Seminar for Media and Diplomacy supported by the American Austrian Association, University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication, the Marshall Plan Foundation, and the Diplomatic Academy, the Public Diplomacy Section Vienna organized a welcome reception on April 13, hosted by Chargé d‘affaires Mario Mesquita. In his welcome remarks, Chargé Mesquita addressed the widespread problem of disinformation and the challenge it poses for democracy.  About fifty guests, including students from the USA, Austria, and other countries, diplomats, and young international journalists and media experts, engaged in meaningful discussions focusing on Russian disinformation in European countries. The event was shared on social media