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October 21st - October 27th, 2024 by Otto Tabuns

Latvia Weekly: Farmers Voice Concerns Over EU Regulations

Latvian farmers are raising concerns about the European Union’s agricultural policies, which they argue have burdened the industry with excessive bureaucracy. Critics say that these regulations hinder productivity and place additional strain on an already challenging sector.

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October 14th - October 20th, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: “Foxpay” Scandal and Election Echoes

Lithuanian prosecutors have launched a major investigation into financial technology company Foxpay, suspecting property crimes and corruption. Key individuals, including Ieva Trinkūnaitė and Mindaugas Navickas, have been detained amid allegations of money laundering and bribery. Meanwhile, Kremlin-aligned media focused on election transparency concerns and highlighted claims of a mass surrender by Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, further attempting to undermine Ukraine's war effort.

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October 14th - October 20th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: Allegations of Corruption and Inequality

This week saw strong anti-government sentiment, with claims that Estonia and the West are propaganda tools for Ukraine. Most posts focused on the 2025 budget, alleging tax increases for the poor and cuts for the wealthy, alongside accusations of European Parliament corruption and police inaction.

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October 7th - October 13th, 2024 by Otto Tabuns

Latvia Weekly: Disinformation on the EU Green Deal and Corruption

The content of the examined week focused on disinformation regarding the EU Green Deal and alleged corruption in the Latvian government. The Green Deal was portrayed as harmful to lower economic groups and Latvia as a whole, with claims of it being a tool for corrupt EU bureaucrats. Disinformation actors also denied the existence of climate change. TikTok saw the highest engagement across both Russian and Latvian-speaking audiences, while activity on X decreased.

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