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Latvia Weekly: Disinformation Fuels Opposition to the Istanbul Convention
Ainars Šlesers of party Latvia First propagates false narratives claiming the Istanbul Convention promotes a “117 gender policy” and threatens traditional families, when the treaty actually focuses solely on preventing violence against women and domestic violence. He employs aggressive rhetoric against political opponents, repeatedly comparing Progressive party members to “Lenin,” sharing digitally altered images of them, and using terms like “gangsters” and accusations of “aggression” and “brainwashing” to delegitimize those who support the Convention.
Weekly Reports
Latvia Weekly: Reelection of Ursula von der Leyen
During the examined week, the narratives were not as focused on domestic issues as in prior weeks, as much attention was given to the European Union, mainly about the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen.
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Estonia Weekly: RailBaltica and New Tax Laws
In the reporting week there was a general feeling of anti-government sentiments with posts targeting RailBaltica, new tax laws, and issues with politicians.
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Lithuania Weekly: President’s Reinauguration Party
During this reporting week, among the events that sparked the most heated discussions online was the evening reception after President Nausėda’s reinauguration.
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Latvia Weekly: RailBaltica and Bombings in Ukraine
During the examined week the primary narratives surrounded domestic issues alleging incompetence and corruption of the current government in relation to RailBaltica.
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Estonia Weekly: Border crossings to Russia and Economic woes
In the reporting week, there were many posts centred around general anti-government sentiments.
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Lithuania Weekly: Belarus sanctions and fringe party reshuffle
During this reporting week, different stories were trending among Kremlin-aligned media.
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Latvia Weekly: Energy prices and RailBaltica
During the examined weeks the narratives concern domestic issues such as the alleged corruption exampled by RailBaltica, and the rising costs for energy.
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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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Lithuania Weekly: Commission Inquiries and Resignation
This week, Lithuanian media outlets known for their Kremlin-aligned views focused heavily on local news stories.
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