The SMIDGE project will develop counter narratives aimed at the 45-65 age group, by analysing the various forms of extremist discourses and narratives across Europe through social network analysis, textual and content analysis of extremist discourse, and considering national and demographic specifics through survey, focus groups and interviews in 6 countries (UK, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Kosovo, Cyprus). From this in-depth examination of the current state of the art, SMIDGE will produce counter-narratives, education and training resources and policy briefs aimed at promoting reflexivity, alongside multi-level policy recommendations and evidence-based tools and training for journalists and security professionals, who are key in presenting the counter-narrative, and addressing fake news and disinformation.