RESEARCH: THE EFFECT OF DISINFORMATION AND FOREIGN INFLUENCES ON THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES IN NORTH MACEDONIA

Knowledge from research and journalism is the basis for an advocacy initiative that brings together relevant stakeholders (government institutions, media associations, individual media, civil society organizations, the scientific and educational community, and the private sector) to counter the toxic effects of disinformation by creating an effective model with the inclusion of all stakeholders. Empirical data from the research enable the advocacy initiative to encourage the appropriate change of public policies and concrete activities to reduce the harmful effects of hostile foreign influences.

The Effect of Disinformation and Foreign Influences on Democratic Processes in North Macedonia in 2025

In 2025, the creation and dissemination of disinformation are recognized as a significant societal and institutional challenge that affects not only the media space, but also the functioning of democratic processes, the trust in institutions and particularly the security situation. Although the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in 2022 continues to influence the […]

REFORM AGENDA UNDER SCRUTINY: First Ex Post Monitoring Report – January 2026

The CARGrow First Ex-Post Monitoring Report on the implementation of the Reform Agenda 2024–2027 (January 2026) provides a structured assessment of 39 reform steps with deadlines up to December 2025, directly linked to disbursements under the EU Growth Plan and the Reform and Growth Facility amounting to approximately €183 million. The analysis moves beyond early-warning […]

Sponsored political advertising on Facebook and Instagram during the 2025 local elections in North Macedonia: Vivid, yet unregulated

This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of sponsored political advertising on Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram) during the final 20-day monitoring period of the 2025 local elections in North Macedonia. From September 29 to October 17, 2025, the monitoring tracked 52 mayoral candidates and their supporting political entities across 26 strategically selected municipalities. From the […]