This report offers a mapping of the current vulnerabilities in these Central European nations and provides recommendations for key stakeholders
Despite recent advances in countering disinformation within Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland, many initiatives have slowed due to the recent crises exacerbating societal frustrations and eroding trust in state and European institutions, media, and even interpersonal relationships. Steps from multiple stakeholders are needed to reinvigorate these efforts.
The paper thus draws on both desktop research and recent analytical reports, as well as the firsthand experiences of citizens and experts from Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland. It offers a mapping of the current vulnerabilities in these Central European nations and provides tailored recommendations for key stakeholders. These stakeholders, including state and European institutions, media outlets, social media platforms, AI companies, and businesses, are each addressed in individual sections with a specific set of recommendations designed to enhance the effectiveness of combating disinformation.
The paper is a part of the project “Strengthening the Resilience of Czech, Slovak and Polish Societies Prior to the 2024 European Parliament Elections” supported by the EU. Read more at the project webpage of the Association for International Affairs.
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