In 2024, elections took place in Georgia, Moldova, and Romania, but the process was far from smooth. Russian disinformation flooded social media. Bots and influencers were mobilised to manipulate public opinion. Protests erupted. Election results were challenged. And in Georgia, unrest hasn't stopped.

Our special guests, led by Carlotta Rinaudo, our researcher and Webinar Series leader, will try to break it all down and figure out what's happening in Georgia, Moldova and Romania by answering the following questions:

So, what really happened? Why Georgian citizens are still protesting? How did Russia interfere, and can its influence be countered? Ultimately, what does this mean for the European Union and its future?

Agenda: 

00:00 -05:04 Opening remarks and Presentation by Carlotta Rinaudo (Lead of the ITSS Webinar Series)

05:04 - 13:00 How did Russia interfere, and can its influence be countered?

13:06: 23:28 The Case of Moldova

23:30-32:07 The Case of Romania

32:08 -  45:51 The Case of Georgia

45:52 - 54:20 What are the tangible risks for the European Union and its institutions?  

54:21 - 1:02:40 Open Discussion

1:02:40 - 1:24:08  Q&A session

1:24:08 - 1:25:18 Closing Remarks by Carlotta Rinaudo

Speakers: 

Nanuka Bregadze, (iFact)

Sarah Toubman, (ITSS Verona)

Will Kingston-Cox (ITSS Verona)

Adrian Rose-Sassadeck (ITSS Verona)

Patrick René Haasler. (ITSS Verona)

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