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Navigating uncertainty: Central European public opinion on geopolitics in 2025

Executive summary The Visegrad Four (V4) countries—Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia—are navigating increased global instability with diverging political responses to shifts in US policy, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and China’s growing international influence. These geopolitical dynamics are reflected in public attitudes towards global affairs and perceptions of the major powers (the US, China, Russia, the EU,… Continue reading Navigating uncertainty: Central European public opinion on geopolitics in 2025

Situation report: Contested narratives about China on V4 social media

Key takeaways: Social media discourse on China in the Visegrad Four (V4) countries is primarily influenced by domestic divisions, with China being used as a tool in political infighting. Slovakia and Hungary’s close relations with China are a source of controversy domestically. Chinese investment in Hungary is a particularly hot-button issue due to its perceived… Continue reading Situation report: Contested narratives about China on V4 social media

Contribution of European firms’ investments in China to European economies

The intensifying competition between European and Chinese firms, coupled with the deteriorating relations between China and the European Union (EU) in recent years, has prompted a re-evaluation of the benefits of European companies’ engagement in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). While these benefits can be analyzed from various perspectives, such as security, geopolitics, and technology transfer, it is essential… Continue reading Contribution of European firms’ investments in China to European economies

Slovakia’s China pivot: Economic pragmatism or political subservience? A briefing on Robert Fico’s visit to China in November 2024

Key takeaways: By elevating ties with China to a “strategic partnership,” Beijing and Bratislava were brought politically closer, as evidenced by shared views on Ukraine or human rights relativism. Even though the visit was framed as an exercise in economic diplomacy, its economic outcomes remain underwhelming, as no new major projects were announced. The statements… Continue reading Slovakia’s China pivot: Economic pragmatism or political subservience? A briefing on Robert Fico’s visit to China in November 2024

Debating Chinese EVs on social media in Central Europe

Key takeaways: Discourse related to Chinese EVs in Central Europe shows a high degree of localization, with discussions affected by pre-existing geopolitical framings: Euroscepticism in Czechia; anti-West and pro-China narratives in Hungary and Slovakia; and anti-German sentiments in Poland. Local concerns over Chinese EV investments and their potential negative impacts feature prominently in the discourse,… Continue reading Debating Chinese EVs on social media in Central Europe

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