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December 2024 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Monthly: Estlink-2 Incident Sparks Disinformation Surge

In December 2024, the Estlink-2 undersea power cable between Estonia and Finland suffered significant damage, sparking geopolitical tensions and a surge in disinformation. Investigations pointed to the Russian oil tanker Eagle S as the likely culprit, while NATO and the EU raised concerns about critical infrastructure security. Simultaneously, Kremlin-aligned disinformation campaigns sought to deflect blame, spreading conspiracy theories that framed the incident as a Western fabrication to justify increased military spending and NATO presence. These narratives aimed to undermine public trust and sow division across Europe.

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July 1st - July 7th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: Dropping Birthrates and Kallas Departure

In the reporting week, there was a considerable amount of posts made, including antigovernment sentiments, primarily focused on the change in power with Kaya Kallas leaving as Prime Minister.

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May 27th - June 2nd, 2024 by Otto Tabuns

Estonia Weekly: Taxes and Spending Cuts

In the reporting week, social media posts focused on a variety of different things, such as the tax ideas of the government, which are robbing the poor and helping the rich

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May 20th - May 26th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: NATO support questioned and Russian schools

In the reporting week, social media actors were focused on writing about Kaya Kallas, her disbelief in the help that NATO would bring if Estonia were attacked, and her role in the growing poverty levels in Estonia.

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