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Lithuania Monthly: Undermining Trust in Government and Democratic Processes
In December, Kremlin-aligned media in Lithuania intensified coordinated narratives aimed at discrediting the government, ridiculing democratic activism, and eroding trust in public institutions. Exploiting large-scale civic protests, security debates, and political transitions, these actors sought to frame Lithuania as unstable, over-militarized, and disconnected from its citizens.
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Latvia Monthly: Opposition Party Links Falling Birth Rate to War Media Coverage
Latvia’s opposition party LPV claimed that constant media coverage of the war in Ukraine was causing fears that contributed to Latvia’s declining birth rate. The party suggested that the focus on the war should be reduced, downplaying security threats and shifting attention from Russia and Ukraine.
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Estonia Monthly: Russian Embassy Accuses Estonia of Censorship Following Journalist’s Arrest
The story of the month involved the Russian Embassy’s claims about the arrest of journalist S. Burtseva, accusing Estonia of censorship and propagating anti-Russian sentiments.
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Lithuania Monthly: Presidential Inauguration
In June, Lithuanians took to social media to discuss a range of trending topics, as revealed by social media monitoring platform Awario.
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Latvia Monthly: Europe has been overtaken by pride supporters and climate fanatics
During the reporting month, the content primarily examined topics such as the incompetence of the Latvian government and the European Union and its negative impact on the Latvian economy.
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Estonia Monthly: Debates over new taxes
In the month of July, Estonian social media and web-based media actors generally focused on U.S domestic politics, the presidential race, and candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Discussion surrounding the pitfalls of NATO
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Lithuania Monthly: European Parliament Elections
In June, Lithuanians took to social media to discuss a range of trending topics, as revealed by social media monitoring platform Awario.
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Latvia Monthly: Nature of War and Military Service
During the reporting month, the content primarily examined topics such as the Russian language policies and corruption within the Latvian government and the European Union.
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Estonia Monthly: Mistrust in NATO’s Article 5
In June, social media and other web-based media actors primarily focused on spreading disinformation narratives about the Estonian government (and its leaders), NATO, the U.S., and the European Union.
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Lithuania Monthly: The ongoing race for the presidency
On 19th May, the Central Electoral Commission (VRK) officially confirmed the results of the first round of the 2024 Lithuanian presidential election.
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