Main channels: Facebook, TikTok
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Main narratives:
- Anti-immigration sentiments;
- Anti-governmental sentiments;
- General anti-European Union sentiments;
- Sowing mistrust in NATO;
- The incompetence of the current government.
Overview:
During the examined week, the main narratives focused on the war in Ukraine, alleged corruption within the Latvian government, and criticism of the European Union’s impact on Latvia. The EU was critiqued particularly for its perceived negative effects on Latvia’s farming industry, which some argue is weighed down by excessive bureaucracy. Additionally, concerns were raised about immigration policies, with claims that Latvia will either have to accept migrants from the MENA region or risk losing EU funding.
In terms of social media engagement, TikTok remains the platform with the highest reach and engagement, effectively covering both Russian- and Latvian-speaking audiences, while activity on X (formerly Twitter) has decreased.
