The second YDF international discussion is unfolding and a clear story is emerging. Young people across the V4 enter the problem from very different angles, yet something important is slowly taking shape. Join the discussion and explore the preliminary results.
What can we do together in our own circles, online and offline?
Join this second international conversation and help us find out what works, what does not, and what young people can do to support each other.
Vote on 35 statements and gain the chance to join the live forum in Krakow (23 to 25 January 2026). All costs are covered.
The discussion is anonymous and open until 14 December 2025.
What we are seeing so far: three identities in tension
As more participants join (250 till today - report), three distinct mindsets are appearing. They differ in how they approach misinformation, how confident they feel, and what kinds of strategies they use. These identities often meet in tension, which is exactly what makes the emerging consensus so valuable.
Group A: The Careful Navigators
People in this group tend to avoid direct confrontation. They prefer not to persuade strangers online, especially when someone is provoking on purpose. They feel that others respond when they speak up, but they would welcome more practice to feel fully confident.
Group B: The Lighthearted Communicators
This group believes they have the skills to deal with misinformation. When the topic becomes overwhelming, they sometimes turn it into jokes or memes to reduce emotional pressure. They also see that humour has limits because it rarely changes someone’s mind.
Group C: The Confident Responders
These participants feel capable and straightforward. They tend to engage more directly and feel that when they react to misinformation, people around them notice. Their confidence comes from a sense of clarity about what is true and how to explain it.
These three approaches often collide. Some avoid conflict, some disarm it with humour, and some take it head on. Yet from this diversity, an unexpected alignment is emerging.
What unites us: an emerging consensus
Across countries and across groups, young people are discovering that dealing with misinformation is not really about winning arguments. It is about creating the kind of spaces where people feel safe enough to listen, rethink and speak honestly. As the discussion grows, a shared way of approaching the problem is taking shape.
Participants agree that better conversations start with simple acts of politeness and support, and that recognising the good work of others strengthens trust in any group. Encouraging friends to fact check helps communities stay grounded, and asking genuine questions can open the door for someone to rethink what they believe.
Friendly explanations matter because they make people feel safe to admit uncertainty. Many say that we need spaces where it is okay to say “I’m not sure if this is true” without fear of judgement. Sharing personal experiences helps everyone build healthier habits. Calm talk keeps conversations open. And one recurring message stands out. Change begins with small personal choices, like sharing only what we would say face to face, and with the feeling that we are part of a supportive community that makes speaking up easier.
This is the core message so far. We entered the discussion with different instincts, but the foundation for cooperation is already forming.
How will it evolve in the upcoming day? Join the conversation and let’s meet in the Live Krakow forum!
Any other questions? Great! Have a look at the links below.
About YDF 25 | Rulebook of YDF 25 | Results of YDF 24
The project is co-financed by the governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from the International Visegrad Fund. The mission of the fund is to advance ideas for sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe.
