CYBER● LOW2h ago · Oct 26, 2026, 10:18 PM
Protests in Europe: Fact-checking viral videos amid claims of 'chaos'
France 24 [en] · global
As young people protest poor school conditions and the rising cost of living across Europe, misleading videos are spreading online. Footage from Poland in 2017, military preparations in Portugal and a protest in Argentina have all been falsely presented as recent demonstrations in Europe, painting a misleading picture of unrest. Vedika Bahl fact-checks three viral videos to uncover what they really show and how old footage is recycled to spread misinformation and attract clicks.
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