DISINFO RADAR: Watch and Warn, covering August 2026
Anticipated flashpoint events likely to fuel disinformation narratives in the Western Balkans during August 2026, identified during July 2026
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anti-EU disinformation
When war goes viral: How old videos and video games are used to manipulate the public
In recent years, since the outbreak of the wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran, a familiar pattern that has long circulated within the disinformation ecosystem has resurfaced: old footage, clips from video games, videos taken out of context,…
Western Balkans Watch and Warn: External drivers of EU-related disinformation narratives during May…
hrough the end of May 2026, the Western Balkans are likely to face increased disinformation risks driven by external developments affecting EU integration, particularly political messaging around enlargement, shifting dynamics within the…
EU membership but no concessions: Polarized society, cultural fears, and economic dilemmas
The country has been in pre-accession limbo for 20 years, and support for EU entry has been declining year by year due to blockages, internal political problems, and what citizens see as unfair conditions imposed by the EU and its members.…
Anticipated flashpoint events likely to fuel disinformation narratives in the Western Balkans during…
Disinformation poses a persistent challenge in the Western Balkans, as harmful campaigns often target key events in order to deepen divisions, undermine trust in democratic institutions, and shake support for Euro-Atlantic integration.
DISINFO RADAR: Pro-Russian narratives are expected to affect stability across the Western Balkans
Expected critical events likely to trigger disinformation narratives in October 2025, identified during September
The newest surge of disinformation and defamatory narratives against the EU
Neither the EU is a fascist organization, nor does Bulgaria lead a genocidal policy against our people. The fact that the EU is in a powerless position to rein back the current demands of Bulgaria, previously of Greece, does not set a…