Michaela Dubóczi
Short vita
Project Director of Infosecurity.sk by Adapt Institute
Contributions
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The specter of fascism in the EU and vaccine skepticism. Disinformation actors return to tried and tested tactics
The call by the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs for European leaders not to attend Victory Day celebrations in Moscow was used by the disinformation scene to further glorify the USSR. Narratives about WW2 are becoming increasingly prevalent and the Prime Minister Fico is planning his trip to Moscow.
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Eternal liberators, ignoring war crimes and undesirable NGOs
How do you glorify “liberators” while turning a blind eye to war crimes? The latest bi-weekly report from Infosecurity.sk reveals how disinformation actors — including Slovak government figures — continue to distort history, excuse Russian aggression, and vilify civil society. From rewriting WWII narratives to smearing NGOs and spinning conspiracy theories about food safety, the disinfo machine is in full swing. Discover the key trends shaping the Slovak information landscape.
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New enemy number one: European Union under the spotlight of Russian propaganda
The approaching 80th anniversary of the end of World War II is fueling a surge in propaganda narratives that glorify Russia. The disinformers continue their verbal attacks on European armaments and military aid to Ukraine. Quite predictably, the foot-and-mouth epidemic that swept Slovakia around 20 March 2025 opened the gates to disinformation narratives working with fear and scapegoating.
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The collapse of NATO, the militarised EU and dictator Zelensky. Disinformers would like to capitulate to Russia on behalf of Ukraine
Disinformers are ramping up their attacks on NATO, the EU, and Ukrainian President Zelensky, using a mix of fearmongering and pro-Kremlin narratives to push their agenda. While some gleefully predict NATO’s collapse, others accuse the EU of warmongering for strengthening its defense and supporting Ukraine. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico continues to parrot Russian-friendly rhetoric, painting Zelensky as the villain behind Europe’s energy crisis. Meanwhile, far-right figures and disinformation actors glorify Putin and Trump as peacemakers while dismissing European security efforts as a conspiracy. Infosecurity.sk’s latest report uncovers these manipulative narratives and their dangerous impact on public discourse.
