Finland has a long-term plan to fight fake news by teaching media literacy from a young age. Media education has been part of the national school curriculum since the 1990s, and lessons begin in preschool. The program is used in schools across the country, including Helsinki, and helps students understand news, advertising, and online information. The policy gained more attention after 2022, when the war in Ukraine raised concerns about false information in Europe. Interest also increased after Finland joined NATO in 2023.

Experts say Finland’s results come from long-term education and cooperation between schools, media companies, and public organizations. In classrooms, students learn how to check sources and compare headlines. Teachers explain how pictures and emotional language can influence opinions. Recent lessons include artificial intelligence, because AI images and videos are becoming more common online. Media companies support schools through programs like Newspaper Week, which offers free access to reliable news. Researchers warned that future AI tools may create more false content, but early education can reduce risks over time. This helps protect public trust in information systems nationwide.