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Debate: How powerful are social media?

Wed, 12/19/2018 - 12:20
A report published by the US Senate confirms the findings of the US intelligence agencies that Russian agents used social media to sway the US presidential election campaign in Donald Trump's favour. Facebook and co. also played a key role in mobilising the yellow vest protests in France.
Categories: European Union

Debate: Are the protests in Hungary a threat to Orbán?

Tue, 12/18/2018 - 12:20
For several days now thousands of people have taken to the streets in Hungary to protest a new labour law and the policies of the national-conservative government. The rallies are also supported by a broad alliance of opposition parties and unions. The significant mobilisation is mainly the result of strategic mistakes committed by Prime Minister Orbán, commentators believe.
Categories: European Union

Just a warning for now | Polityka - Poland

Tue, 12/18/2018 - 12:20
Categories: European Union

Debate: How much stamina do the yellow vests have?

Tue, 12/18/2018 - 12:20
The French Minister of the Interior Christophe Castaner ordered the police to clear the last of the yellow vests' barricades on Monday. Only 33,000 people across the nation took part in the protests on the weekend, according to official accounts. While some commentators see the movement on its last legs, others hope it will get a second wind.
Categories: European Union

Debate: Protests: How powerful are social media?

Tue, 12/18/2018 - 12:20
Social networks like Facebook played an important role in mobilising the yellow vest protests in France. French media scientist Frederic Filloux has described Facebook as the "most threatening weapon to democracies". Commentators examine whether this criticism is justified.
Categories: European Union

Debate: Attack on Greek TV station

Tue, 12/18/2018 - 12:20
A bomb attack has been carried out against the headquarters of TV station Skai in the Athens suburb of Faliron. Warning calls had prompted the evacuation of the building so that no one was injured. The police are investigating evidence that this was the work of left-wing terrorists. Does ruling party Syriza, which boycotts the conservative broadcaster, bear part of the blame for the attack?
Categories: European Union

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