- Category: Ongoing projects
The strategic objective of the project is, with a mix of online tools and stakeholder events, to provide relevant and fact-based information on the implementation of the EU Green Deal, particularly the Fit for 55 package and the path to net-zero focusing on its elements (NECP, renewable energy, heating decarbonization, socially just transition, energy communities), localized for the Slovak national context and with a targeted focus on policy decision-makers, stakeholders and media.
- Category: Ongoing projects
Slovakia, as a member of the European Union, finds itself at a crucial juncture where the adherence to the rule of law, protection of minorities, and the nuances of its foreign policy decisions require careful scrutiny. Recent developments within the country (in particular the September’s Parliamentary Elections) and its external engagements (a slow change in the course of strong support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, or changes of the foreign policy, that shall be “more sovereign” and targeting “all four cardinal directions”) have underscored the need for a comprehensive evaluation of its domestic practices and international orientations.
- Category: Past projects
Within the timeframe, leading to the national parliament election (September 30), which may ultimately “change its pro-european, pro-transatlantic, and overall democratic course”, and shortly after, the activities of this project intend to contribute to the nation-wide debate, focused on avoiding the formation of an illiberal and undemocratic government.
- Category: Past projects
Protection of the freedom and independence of the media and journalists is one of the priority issues of the Slovak foreign policy and European policy. Its importance underlines the recent developments: the independence and viability of the quality media is threatened not only in autocratic and hybrid regimes, but also in liberal democracies. While the nature and origin of the threats vary, as reports by independent organisations such as Reporters Without Borders show, the external environment for the media and journalists is deteriorating.
- Category: Past projects
Studies show that Slovakia has a much larger number of anti-Western actors communicating about the country's defence compared to other CEE countries (NATO StratCom COE, 2022). Moreover, the state remains more vulnerable to influence and pro-Russian propaganda, which is reflected in the long-term positive perception of Russia among Slovaks (Globsec Trends, 2022). Harmful content has been systematically infiltrating the Slovak information space for years, which is why this project primarily aims to be an important source of communication outputs, to act as a credible source for the general public and to advocate for the country's pro-European and pro-Atlantic orientation within the stakeholder network.
