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Vilnius
May 19th - May 25th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Kremlin Narratives Turn Austerity into a Punchline

Government claims that rising taxes are tied to national defense sparked ridicule from Kremlin-aligned commentators. Satirical slogans and memes painted austerity as a cover for elite interests, with sarcastic quips like, "Land Rovers for 120k won’t buy themselves - let’s all chip in!"

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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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September 23rd - September 29th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

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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School
September 9th - September 15th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: Claims of Russophobia and Russification

Misinformation about the education system, healthcare costs, and government actions has fueled concerns, including allegations of Russophobia, rising taxes, unaffordable medical care, and increased government armament in preparation for potential civil unrest.

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