Narrative framing and factual accuracy in Bulgarian- and Romanian-language discourse on Facebook on the 9 July 2026 ePrivacy derogation vote in the European Parliament

Last modified by Iglika Ivanova on 2026/08/07 16:33

Published Friday 7 August 2026 at 16:09

Cover image: Illustrative photo captured during the plenary session of July 2026 in Strasbourg, France
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Iglika Ivanova

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Narrative framing and factual accuracy in Bulgarian- and Romanian-language discourse on Facebook on the 9 July 2026 ePrivacy derogation vote in the European Parliament

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