How resilient are countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Eastern Partnership (EaP) to the growing threat of disinformation? The Disinformation Resilience Index (DRI) 2024 takes on this critical question, offering a detailed look at the evolving information battles shaping these regions.
The DRI 2024 provides a vital resource for policymakers, researchers, and civil society actors seeking to understand and counter the evolving threat of disinformation since 2021. By examining the interplay of media, legislation, and public awareness, the study offers actionable insights into strengthening national and regional defenses against malign information influences.
The chapter about Slovakia, written by Adapt’s Matúš Jevčák and Alexandra Fratrič, provides an overview of the country’s media reforms and challenges amplified by the war in Ukraine. It examines legislative measures, the role of social media in spreading false narratives, and the potential of collaborative initiatives to address these issues.
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This report was co-financed by the governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from the International Visegrad Fund. The mission of the fund is to advance ideas for sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe.
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