Sebastian Schäffer and Malwina Talik for Fair Observer on Russian Influence in CEE

In their article „Russian Influence in Central Europe Evolves from Disinformation to Democratic Erosion“, published in Fair Observer, Sebastian Schäffer and Malwina Talik explore how Russian disinformation in Central Europe has developed to erode democratic processes. Focusing on recent elections in Romania and Poland, the authors highlight the Kremlin’s evolving strategies to influence elections and destabilise democratic institutions. They call for enhanced media literacy, stronger regulation, and coordinated responses to counter these hybrid threats. 

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