Short vita
Natália Tkáčová joined the Prague office in April 2024. She is a Slovak expert in disinformation, hybrid threats, and foreign malign influence, focusing on Central Europe. She holds two Master's degrees in International Relations (Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, and Metropolitan University Prague, Czech Republic). Her commitment to security has been reinforced by specialized security (PSSI, Adapt Institute, OSCE/UNODA) and diplomatic (Štefan Osuský Summer School) trainings. She is also the Transatlantic Security Initiative IV fellow and the OSCE Pool of Young Experts member. Ms Tkáčová has published several papers on information security (Disinformation on Telegram in the Czech Republic: Organizational and Financial Background; Istanbul Convention in the Czech Republic: Debate Dynamics, Key Actors, and Communication Recommendations; and more) and has appeared on the Infosecurity.sk podcast. She is fluent in Slovak, English and Spanish.
Contributions
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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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The Baltic Vision: 35 Years of Progress, Unity, and Resilience
From September 13th to 15th, the Prague office of the FNF, in cooperation with the JuLis, held the fourth Eastern European Summit in Tallinn, Estonia. There, young liberals from Central and Eastern Europe elaborated a new position paper.
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Czech Senate & Regional Election Dynamics: Negative Campaigns, Floods and Victory of Opposition
Low voter turnout marked the Czech Senate and regional elections, with opposition party ANO making significant gains. The ruling ODS suffered losses, signaling shifting political dynamics in the country.
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Kaja Kallas and the New Era of EU Diplomacy
Just three weeks after the European elections, the European Council agreed on the top jobs of the European Union: Kaja Kallas, the current Prime Minister of Estonia, has taken over as the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Known as "Europe's Iron Lady", Kallas stands for a resolute stance towards Russia and support for Ukraine. But who is this liberal politician who will soon be shaping European diplomacy?
