Propaganda, false narratives, misinformation – the harmful effects of Kremlin influence in North Macedonia, Primer of media articles

For democracy to be sustainable and functional, it is necessary not only inclusive and active citizenship but also a well-informed public, which enables quality decision-making based on knowledge. In contrast, freedoms of expression and the media are threatened by a wave of disinformation that is part of populist authoritarian propaganda from domestic and foreign sources.

The “ Anti-Disinformation Hub: Exposing Malign Influences through Watchdog Journalism” project aims to expose the main propaganda claims that deny the existence of harmful foreign influences in the Republic of North Macedonia aimed at undermining democracy. It is part of the ongoing efforts of the Metamorphosis Foundation and a network of media, investigative journalists, and analysts to document the situation and unmask the disinformation by providing evidence of the factual situation. The Primer “Propaganda, false narratives, disinformation – the harmful effects of the Kremlin influence in N. Macedonia” is a selection of created public records based on a transparent methodological approach for fact-checking that refutes the central principles of anti-democratic and populist propaganda.

STATE FUNDING IN NORTH MACEDONIA: MAKING THE SYSTEM FAIRER, STRONGER, AND MORE TRANSPARENT

This policy document builds on the findings of an in-depth study on paid political advertising during the 2024 parliamentary elections.[1] It aims to identify sustainable and realistic, long-term solutions to improve the system of political financing in the country. And, whilst we have focused on the use of indirect state funding through media – inclusive […]

Towards Inclusive Internet Portals and Election Advertising in North Macedonia

This Policy document is based on findings from the research that explored the 2024 Parliamentary elections in North Macedonia from a social inclusion perspective, with a particular focus on persons with disabilities and ethnic communities. Persons with disabilities were considered within a socio-economic conceptual stream, as a multiply vulnerable group, socially and politically deprived due […]

BRIDGING THE GENDER GAP: STRENGTHENING WOMEN’S REPRESENTATION IN POLITICAL ADVERTISING AND COVERAGE ON INTERNET PORTALS IN NORTH MACEDONIA

This policy document builds on the findings of IFES North Macedonia in-depth study on paid political advertising during the 2024 parliamentary elections. It aims to identify sustainable, long-term solutions to improve the inclusion and representation of women and gender issues in internet portals. The in-depth study noted that in the short term some practical improvements […]