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Estonia Weekly: Concerns Over Welfare and Rising Taxes
This week, articles and posts highlighted concerns over the Estonian government's plans to reduce or eliminate welfare benefits, leading to public frustration about rising taxes. Unreliable sources claimed Estonia might take military action against Russia, intensifying fears of Russophobia. Additionally, a post referred to Parliament members as "Kremlin Agents," fueling further debate on government alignment with Western policies.
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Lithuania Weekly: Ramanauskas vs. Russian Speakers
Algis Ramanauskas' controversial comments about Russian-speaking people on his YouTube talk show sparked outrage. His remarks, which included hostile language about Russian culture, quickly circulated in the media and ignited public debates on tolerance, hate speech, and Russophobia. Despite his later apology, the controversy underscored deeper societal issues concerning the integration of Russian-speaking minorities in Lithuania.
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Estonia Weekly: Continued Russophobia Allegations
Social media has been abuzz with increasing anti-government sentiment, with many posts criticizing the current administration's handling of the economy, while official sources have reported a surge in claims of Russophobia in Estonia, particularly in relation to the removal of Soviet-era monuments and burial sites.
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Lithuania Weekly: Accelerating Election Campaign
significant social media activity came from controversial politician Petras Gražulis, who posted 31 Facebook Reels, harshly criticizing the government and promoting his coalition “Kelkis Lietuva”.
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