ALLEA Reaffirms Its Decision to Cease Communication on X and Its Commitment to Tackling Science Disinformation

ALLEA made the decision to discontinue communication on X, formerly known as Twitter, in January 2024, reflecting our careful consideration of the platform’s evolving policies and their increasing non-alignment with our mission to support science as a global public good and to promote high ethical standards.

One year later, we firmly stand by this decision, reiterating that scientific integrity is based on facts and evidence and reaffirming our commitment to tackling science mis- and disinformation. We welcome the increasing awareness amongst academic, civil society and governmental organisations concerning the use of social media channels, accelerated by recent political shifts across the globe.

In this climate, ALLEA expresses its unwavering support for its academic partners and networks in defending trustworthy and ethically sound science, evidence-based decision-making, and the independent and impartial sharing of information.

The ways we communicate and the platforms we choose for information sharing and exchange must align with our values and further our mission to advance science for the public good, free from undue political or commercial interference and disinformation.

We encourage our members and partners to stay connected with ALLEA by joining us on LinkedIn and Mastodon, and subscribing to our newsletter for continued updates.