Prague
In 2004, the Central European 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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Fearmongering of world conflict and glorification of Russian liberators. In the disinformation scene, nothing new
Passions were inflamed in particular by US President Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use US long-range missiles on Russian territory. ● The topic of the war in Ukraine was also accompanied by posts that heavily glorified Russia, for example through videos allegedly showing the abundance of goods in Russian shops and therefore the ineffectiveness of Western sanctions.
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Episode 3. The Baltics: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - An overview
Baltic nations push for energy independence with offshore wind farms, aiming to boost capacity and cut reliance on Russia. Despite defense and security challenges, innovation and AI are paving the way forward.
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35 Years after the Velvet Revolution: A Reflection on Democracy and Its Challenges
On November 17, the Czech Republic and Slovakia marked the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, a pivotal moment in 1989 that changed the trajectory of both nations.
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On the Path to Illiberal Democracy?
One year after Robert Fico's election, there is a trend towards illiberal democracy in Slovakia. He is centralizing power with pro-Russian, authoritarian policies, which reminds critics of Hungary and Poland.
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From Poland with Love. October
Poland is at a crossroads with its new migration strategy and other significant political and cultural developments. In a dramatic policy shift, Prime Minister Donald Tusk introduced a strategy to strictly control migration, including a temporary suspension of asylum rights at the Belarusian border. At the same time, the government proposed a landmark bill to legalize same-sex civil unions, a first in Poland's history.
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Episode 2. The Baltics: Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia – An overview.
The Baltics' digital transformation: Estonia leads with e-voting and e-residency, while Lithuania and Latvia make strides in cybersecurity and digital education. How do they compare?
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FNF Prague at German Embassy's Day of Open Doors
FNF Prague is going to be present at 'Fest svobody', open door day at the German Embassy in Prague, open to the public in the afternoon.
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Epilogue of the discrediting campaign against Michal Šimečka and the opposition
The dismissal of Michal Šimečka from the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament was accompanied by a prolonged discrediting campaign and false narratives. Particular attention was paid by disinformation agents to the activities of Šimečka's father, Martin M. Šimečka, and his partner, Sona Ferienčíková, who was allegedly drawing a disproportionate amount of funding from the Fund for the Support of the Arts and enriching herself in this way.
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From Poland with Love. August
The latest edition of From Poland with Love dives deep into the financial troubles facing the PiS party after the National Electoral Commission rejected their election report, causing them to lose millions in funding. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Donald Tusk intensifies his accusations against PiS for misusing public funds, promising to recover significant sums. Amid these political tensions, Poland's defense spending reaches historic highs.
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Bogeyman Šimečka and the "peace" celebration of the Slovak National Uprising. Disinformers continue to build pro-Russian sentiments in Slovak society
The leader of Progressive Slovakia (PS), Michal Šimečka, continued to be subjected to dubious accusations by the ruling coalition in the past weeks. The 80th anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising (SNP), which falls on 29 August, has become the target of manipulation and political abuse as well, which has been dominated by the glorification of today's Russia and the justification of its actions towards Ukraine.
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Illegitimate protests, a rigged opposition and a conspiratorial media. The disinformation scene continues its attacks on democracy and the interests of the Slovak public
In the past two weeks, the disinformation ecosystem in Slovakia focused mainly on the civil and political protests that took place in Bratislava. Together with the representatives of the government coalition, they tried to delegitimize the protests in particular. The opposition was often labelled as controlled or rigged. Ad hominem attacks on Michal Šimečka and the Progressive Slovakia party complemented the latest reverberations of the Olympic Games.
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A Most Harmful Presidency
For over a decade, Hungary's illiberal regime has threatened the EU’s values and reputation. Despite warnings, the EU hasn't acted decisively. Read more in analysis by our partner Zoltán Ranschburg.
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Oil, the Commission's betrayal, and the West's demise at the Olympics. The disinformation scene is working at full speed even in the middle of summer
The suspension of the flow of Russian Lukoil oil to Slovakia and Hungary via Ukrainian territory was the subject of lies and misleading. The disinformation scene continued to deepen the polarization lines of Slovak society. The participation of sexual minorities in the opening ceremony of the Olympics was sold to their audience by the disinformers as salacious proof of Western decadence.
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From Poland with Love. July
This month's spotlight covers the arrest of Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy justice minister, on charges of misusing public funds. Additionally, Sejm's rejection of a conservative abortion bill highlights deep divisions within the ruling coalition on socio-cultural issues. On the diplomatic front, a conflict between Poland's executive branches over ambassador appointments underscores tensions. Meanwhile, PiS faces potential bankruptcy due to financial irregularities, posing a significant threat to its future.
