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In 2004, the Central European and Baltic countries joined the European Union as new members. The Prague office seeks to strengthen liberal forces, both political and intellectual, in the region. Our project office particularly supports the 4liberty.eu network, which serves as a centre of competence and a platform for dialogue.
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From Poland with Love. April
The governing coalition has achieved a notable triumph in the local elections, with candidates from the ruling parties, predominantly from the civic coalition, securing mayoral positions in all major urban centers. Meanwhile, Poland is gearing up for the forthcoming European elections, with a lineup of prominent figures, including sitting ministers, vying for candidacy. Additionally, Poland commemorated the 20th anniversary of its EU accession, with the presence of German Foreign Minister Baerbock.
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Scaremongering about the West, demonisation of aid to Ukraine and attacks on the media. Pro-Kremlin actors return to their old ways ahead of the European elections
Disinformation actors have criticised the US Congress' funding of aid to Ukraine, which they have described as an unnecessary prolongation of the war. The rhetoric about a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine is also still present. False calls for peace are also gradually infecting the European Parliament elections. Furthermore, disinformation actors have welcomed the politicisation and control of the public broadcaster.
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Fear of war and demonization of Brussels. Disinformation actors in Slovakia continue to polarize society
The second round of the presidential election was determined by voters mobilized by fear and uncertainty. The narratives of warmongering or serving the West, which were used in the anti-campaign to attack Ivan Korčok, gained not only intensity but also effectiveness in the days before the election. Furthermore, the approaching European elections open up space for further exploitation by disinformation actors.
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From Poland with Love. March
Who is the real winner of the local elections? In the campaign, themes of different kinds have come together. One of the most important current topics is still security. Last month, Polish airspace was violated by another Russian missile. The Polish cultural scene is also experiencing a colourful period. Read more in the latest newsletter.
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Ivan Korčok, European Union and RTVS. Disinformation actors in Slovakia continue to build an atmosphere of fear and hatred
The most problematic narratives emerged in relation to the first round of the presidential election. The main target of the disinformation ecosystem was the civic candidate Ivan Korčok. Furthermore, the far-right politicians are spreading disinformations about the climate change and the EU Migration pact as par of their campaign for the EP elections. Moreover, the majority of the disinformation actors has praised the proposed changes to the public broadcaster.
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Fateful Elections in Slovakia: Will the Divided Country Break Away From the European Family?
Presidential elections in Slovakia: after none of the candidates achieved the required absolute majority in the first round on 23 March, the two best-placed candidates, government-backed Peter Pellegrini and opposition candidate Ivan Korčok, will go into the run-off at the beginning of April. If Pellegrini wins, Moscow will have another bridgehead in the EU.
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From Poland with Love. February
The new Polish government is taking further crucial steps on the road back to a fully functioning democracy and a Western foreign policy. Minister Sikorski is playing a crucial role in this, and despite the rapprochement, he has indicated to Germany that they should pay Poland back in a creative way for reparations for the World War II. Read also about the war for the cheapest supermarket chain in Poland and the investigation into the misuse of Pegasus.
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