IRMO Brief 11/2023 - The Incredible World of Russian Propaganda in the EU

Warnings from top Western politicians about Russian state propaganda are increasing. Countless analyses have proven the use of Kremlin propaganda and its toxic effects in detail. It is about influencing presidential elections in the USA and France as well as elections for the European Parliament and parliamentary elections such as the recent one in Slovakia. The aim of all Moscow’s endeavors, using huge resources in terms of money, personnel and technology, is to gain influence over the domestic policies and societies of the target countries in order to steer them in Russia’s interests. These so-called soft powers operate in the international media landscapes on all continents of the world. However, the focus of this article is on the problems they cause in countries of the European Union.