CEE Governments on Russian Invasion in Ukraine
Keeping you updated on the stances of CEE governments on the Russian invasion in Ukraine.
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Tourism: Future of the Region? [ONLINE EVENT]
The border region of Saxony-Czechia-Poland is a treasure chest of a rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. Yet, infrastructural problems and the fringe position of the border triangle within the three countries have so far made it impossible for the region to fully utilize its potential.
REVIEW #15: Don’t Worry, Be Open! [AFTERWORD]
Protectionism is a frequently used political tool. Sometimes, it is hidden in complicated laws, other times it is presented quite openly. As society is witnessing a wave of populist and nationalist ideas in Europe, especially in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), protectionist ideas are still widely accepted.
Media Pluralism in Central Europe Under Pressure
The front pages of many Polish newspapers and news portals as well as the screens of private TV stations remained black. In a joint action with the slogan “Media without a choice”, they protested against the plan of the government to introduce a tax on the advertising revenues of media companie
Toxic Mix of Private Business, Politics, Chinese Influence Operations in CEE
The European Commission has approved of a very important merger – between a powerful Chinese ally and Czech billionaire, Petr Kellner and the influential media group, Central European Media Enterprises. This could result in manipulation of public opinion in favor of China all over the CEE region.
Failure to Prepare Digitally Can be Very Costly
While many countries in the CEE region have had a recent experience of a successful economic transformation, few are doing great in preparation for the new wave of the industrial revolution.
REVIEW #13: DisinforNation: Getting Disinformed in CEE
We present you the 13th issue of 4liberty.eu Review, which investigates both the existing, well-established spheres of spreading disinformation and these recently developing in CEE.
REVIEW #13: Understanding the EU’s Role in the Fight Against Disinformation: A Public Policy Perspective
False information harms its recipients, and if the damage is done to a large number of citizens or households, this causes problems for governments too. An example would be a foreign country using disinformation to influence the outcome of elections in another country.
REVIEW #13: No One Is Safe: The Information Battlefield of the 21st Century
The EU as a community of nation states was weakened after the immigration crisis in 2015 and after the crisis in the Eurozone in 2010, where Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Greece recorded the greatest recessions. According to the Pew Research Centre surveys conducted among member states, a temporary drop in trust in the EU may be observed.
REVIEW #13: Access to Information in Times of Crisis
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a global health crisis that inevitably spills into other areas of people’s lives. In responding to the exigencies of the coronavirus pandemic, governments around the world have made vast and unprecedented decisions to combat the spread of the virus and protect lives.
