Central Europe
In 2004, the Central European countries joined the European Union as new members. The Prague office seeks to strengthen liberal forces, both political and intellectual, in the region. Our project office particularly supports the 4liberty.eu network, which serves as a centre of competence and a platform for dialogue.
News
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Holy war against students and the "progressive" conspiracy. Disinformation agents in Slovakia exploit Epstein documents
Hateful attacks target Slovak students and youth protests; Epstein files spark conspiracy theories linking Lajčák and Kuciak; far-right warns of Western decline while pro-Russia narratives spread on Ukraine peace.
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Fueling hatred against students and continuing tales of fascism
EU scandal distortions, a student protest turned smear campaign, and revived Kremlin tropes — the past weeks reveal how quickly disinformation reshapes public debate.
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From Poland with Love. October
PiS faces major corruption scandal – suspicious CPK land sale shakes Poland’s flagship project and fuels political turmoil ahead of local elections.
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Defending Democracy: Exposing Gendered Disinformation in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Across Central Europe, women in politics face not just criticism but gendered disinformation — a toxic mix of lies, mockery, and stereotypes undermining their credibility and democracy itself.
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Villain Boris Johnson and calls from disinformers to stop aid to Ukraine
Kremlin-linked narratives in Slovakia paint the EU as weak, accuse the UK of fueling war for profit, and glorify Russia — all to erode Western support for Ukraine and stoke fear over migration.
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New axis in Central Europe: Babiš, Orbán, and Fico between Moscow and Brussels
What parallels do Orbán, Babiš, and Fico have in their Russia-Ukraine policies and in their attitude towards the EU?
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What Will George Clooney Be Doing in Poland?
George Clooney will visit Poland for the first time to join the Freedom Games in Łódź (24–26 October 2025) for an exclusive, one-hour live conversation — the only chance to see him in person, as it won’t be broadcast or recorded.
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Episode 3. The Baltics: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - An overview
Baltic nations push for energy independence with offshore wind farms, aiming to boost capacity and cut reliance on Russia. Despite defense and security challenges, innovation and AI are paving the way forward.
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35 Years after the Velvet Revolution: A Reflection on Democracy and Its Challenges
On November 17, the Czech Republic and Slovakia marked the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, a pivotal moment in 1989 that changed the trajectory of both nations.
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Job Advertisement: CEO of 4liberty.eu Network
Are you passionate about advancing freedom, liberty, and democratic values across Europe? Do you have a vision for influencing public policy and expanding think tank networks? If so, 4liberty.eu is looking for a visionary leader to become its next CEO!
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On the Path to Illiberal Democracy?
One year after Robert Fico's election, there is a trend towards illiberal democracy in Slovakia. He is centralizing power with pro-Russian, authoritarian policies, which reminds critics of Hungary and Poland.
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Trump's victory over the liberal conspiracy and Slovakia's new strategic partners. Disinformation agents legitimise cooperation with Russia and China
The Slovak disinformation ecosystem was shaken by the US presidential election. Donald Trump's win was presented as a disaster for the so-called progressive political elites and the media. The official government visit to China was accompanied by the publication of celebratory posts on social media. In addition to the visit to China, Prime Minister Robert Fico's appearance on the Russian propaganda television programme Rossiya-1 was supposed to be a manifestation of a sovereign foreign policy on all four sides of the world.
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From Poland with Love. October
Poland is at a crossroads with its new migration strategy and other significant political and cultural developments. In a dramatic policy shift, Prime Minister Donald Tusk introduced a strategy to strictly control migration, including a temporary suspension of asylum rights at the Belarusian border. At the same time, the government proposed a landmark bill to legalize same-sex civil unions, a first in Poland's history.
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Episode 2. The Baltics: Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia – An overview.
The Baltics' digital transformation: Estonia leads with e-voting and e-residency, while Lithuania and Latvia make strides in cybersecurity and digital education. How do they compare?
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The Baltic Vision: 35 Years of Progress, Unity, and Resilience
From September 13th to 15th, the Prague office of the FNF, in cooperation with the JuLis, held the fourth Eastern European Summit in Tallinn, Estonia. There, young liberals from Central and Eastern Europe elaborated a new position paper.
