Michaela Dubóczi
Short vita
Project Director of Infosecurity.sk by Adapt Institute
Contributions
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Slovakia outside of NATO? Fair enough, provided there are only two sexes
Slovakia’s place in NATO and the role of “two sexes” in the constitution — what do they have in common? In the last two weeks, both became tools for manipulation in the Slovak information space. This bi-weekly report from the Adapt Institute uncovers how disinformation narratives are shaping public debate and undermining trust in democracy.
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Disinformers reacted like a pack of wolves to the threat to EU funds. However, they continue to legitimise corruption and praise Russia
In response to EU scrutiny over the misuse of agricultural funds in Slovakia, disinformation actors launched a coordinated smear campaign against the European Union and its representatives, portraying the audit as an attack on national sovereignty. The report by Infosecurity.sk reveals how Slovak politicians and far-right figures used manipulative narratives to legitimize corruption, deflect criticism, and praise Russia—while demonizing the EU and invoking inflammatory historical comparisons. Read the full analysis of how disinformation is reshaping public discourse around accountability and EU relations.
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A year after the assassination attempt on the prime minister, Slovakia is rebelling against the pandemic treaty. Disinformation spreaders are enjoying the Pfizergate case
A year after the assassination attempt on Slovak PM Robert Fico, disinformation actors are reviving hostile narratives, blaming the opposition and media for spreading hatred. Slovakia's abstention from the WHO's Pandemic Agreement has been exploited by conspiracy theorists to fuel fears about global vaccination control and lost sovereignty. Meanwhile, the "Pfizergate" scandal—centered on undisclosed vaccine deal texts—has become a key tool for undermining the EU’s credibility, energizing anti-European rhetoric and far-right manipulation.
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The freeze is coming from the Kremlin, with Fico and co. lending a hand
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's visit to Moscow on May 9, 2025, marked a new low in the instrumentalization of history and spread of Kremlin disinformation, as he praised Soviet liberators while ignoring the USSR's role in starting World War II. The visit was used to legitimize Russian aggression, attack the EU, and portray Slovakia's alignment with Moscow as sovereign success—despite widespread criticism. Meanwhile, Slovak disinformation actors continued targeting Ukrainian President Zelensky and the EU with Kremlin-inspired narratives, amplifying false claims and far-right propaganda.
