Jan Jagers

Jan Jagers is the Managing Director of deCheckers, a Flemish platform that aggregates fact-checks from various sources to combat misinformation.1 With a background in journalism and fact-checking, Jagers has extensive experience in the field of information verification and media literacy.

Professional Background

Jagers has held several key positions throughout his career:

• Managing Director at deCheckers2
• Lecturer at Vrije Universiteit Brussel2
• Freelance journalist at Roularta Media Group2
• Lead fact-checker at Knack magazine4

Role at deCheckers

As the Managing Director of deCheckers, Jagers leads the organization in its mission to:

• Provide a centralized platform for high-quality fact-checks in Flanders1
• Collaborate with professional fact-checkers from various newsrooms1
• Investigate and implement AI technologies to assist in fact-checking processes1
• Promote values such as openness, impartiality, helpfulness, and respect1

Collaborations and Partnerships

Under Jagers' leadership, deCheckers has expanded its network of partnerships:

• Collaborating with French-speaking colleagues in Belgium1
• Working with fact-checking organizations across Europe through the European Standards Fact-Checking Network (EFCSN)1
• Engaging with the International Fact-Checking Standards Network (IFCN) globally1
• Recently partnering with RTBF (Faky) to publish their fact-checks on the deCheckers platform3

Personal Interests

Jagers describes himself as a father of three mischievous children and an Elvis Presley enthusiast.4