TBS NEWS | Behind the Rise of the Far Right: The Shadow of China and Russia?

The rise of far-right parties in the European Parliament elections has caused concern across the continent. Analysts point to external influences, particularly from China and Russia, as possible causes. Both countries are alleged to have tried to influence the elections through disinformation campaigns. While Europe is facing a rise in populism, possible foreign interference casts a shadow over the ongoing political debate. Jonáš Syrovátka, an analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, comments for the Japanese TV channel TBS NEWS.

You can watch the whole programme in Japanese here. You can find Jonáš Syrováka's comments from about the 46th minute.

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Jonáš Syrovátka
Associate Research Fellow

Jonáš Syrovátka studied political science at Masaryk University in Brno. In January 2024 he completed his doctoral studies on ideological currents in Russian politics. Between 2016 and 2022, he worked at the Prague Security Studies Institute think tank, where he focused on disinformation, propaganda, and conspiracy theories. He is an Associate Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, focusing on the development of activities dedicated to social resilience.

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