Though the recent presidential election has kept Poland occupied, the possibility of Ukrainians with permanent residency voting in future elections remains a potential development.
Wrtitten by Aleksandra Krzysztoszek | Euractiv.pl
A new Eurobarometer asked Europeans if they agree with the EU granting candidate status to Ukraine in order to let it enter the block in the future. 61% of Czechs disagree with this move, the highest number in the Union. What could be behind this?
Written by Ondřej Plevák| Euractiv.cz
Slovakia does not want to support the creation of a special tribunal to prosecute Russia for the crime of aggression against Ukraine – and it’s refusing to explain why. Legal experts argue it is essential to fill a gap that currently prevents Russia from being prosecuted for its invasion.
Written by Natália Silenská| Euractiv.sk
As Ukraine defends itself on the battlefield, it also fights an intensifying information war. Across central Europe, Russian disinformation exploits fears, fuels anti-Ukraine sentiment, and undermines trust in democratic institutions. From fake news in Poland to EU scepticism in Slovakia, the Kremlin’s narratives adapt to each country’s vulnerabilities, including Ukraine’s own.
By Aleksandra Krzysztoszek (Euractiv.pl), Kateřina Zichová (Euractiv.cz), Natália Silenská (Euractiv.sk) and Yana Sliemzina (Gwara Media)
After months of "Ukraine fatigue", both Czech public opinion and newsroom are turning their gaze eastward again. Public opinion polls and media analysis have shown that interest in the topic of the Russia war in Ukraine and relates issues has increased among Czechs and the domestic medi
Written by Kateřina Zichová| Euractiv.cz
Translated by Martin Říha| Euractiv.cz
With the presidential elections upcoming in Poland, Maciej Maciak, a candidate and journalist known for disseminating Russian propaganda and openly expressing admiration for Vladimir Putin, is among those vying for the presidency.
Written by Krzysztof Ryncarz| Euractiv.pl
Ukrainian nationals are demonstrating a robust and increasingly significant presence within the Polish labour market, with experts and recent data underscoring their crucial contribution to the nation's economic vitality.
Written by Krzysztof Ryncarz| Euractiv.pl
From field reporting to newsroom language choices, and a hostile political climate at home, Slovak journalists face mounting challenges in covering the war in Ukraine. Euractiv Slovakia interviewed three Slovak news outlets to find out how they are navigating journalistic dilemmas three years into the conflict.
Written by Natália Silenská | Euractiv.sk
While conversation on Russia-Ukraine war shifts to discussion of concession Ukraine should or should not make to establish some sort of peace, the count of alleged Russian war crimes keeps growing. Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland are involved in documenting war crimes cases and sharing their findings with international courts, but not all are willing to prosecute under universal jurisdiction in their countries. Ukraine is dealing both with the legal system’s unpreparedness to process over 150,000 cases and the challenge of doing all that during war.
By Ondřej Plevák | Euractiv.cz, Yana Sliemzina | Gwara Media Aleksandra Krzysztoszek | Euractiv.pl, Natália Silenská | Euractiv.sk
Russian propaganda in Europe has taken a turn for the worse since the outbreak of war in Ukraine.
Written by Nazar Hlamazda | Gwara Media
Slovakia is one of the EU’s most vulnerable countries to disinformation, much of which is now being amplified even by its own government. Experts warn that instead of countering Russian propaganda, Slovakia’s leadership is using it as a political tool to gain and maintain power.
Written by Natália Silenská | EURACTIV.sk
With shifting geopolitical tides and figures like Donald Trump advocating for a swift end to the war, the future of Ukrainian refugees remains unclear. Many continue to reside in Poland, Slovakia, and Czechia, and Kyiv will face a hard challenge of facilitating their return — an issue crucial for the country’s post-war recovery.
By Natália Silenská | Euractiv.sk, Nazar Hlamazda | gwaramedia.com, Aleksandra Krzysztoszek | Euractiv.pl, Ondřej Plevák | Euractiv.cz