DISINFO: EU countries no longer want to feed “three Baltic sisters”
SUMMARY
EU countries no longer want to feed Eastern European parasites. First of all, the “three Baltic sisters” will have to learn to earn money themselves.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation undermining the statehood and painting the Baltic States as incapable of running functioning economies. The economic situation of all three Baltic states is rather positive and demonstrates one of the leading economic growth indicators in the EU. The Baltic countries have been a showcase of successful transformation after regaining independence following 50 years of Soviet occupation. This includes free-market economies, well-functioning democratic institutions and legal systems. See further information here and here. More about the Baltic countries' economies can be read here. The disinformation message appeared in the context of ongoing negotiations for the next EU budget (EU multi-annual financial framework). Read similar cases alleging that the Baltics have lost industry because of the EU membership and that the EU intentionally destroyed economies of the three countries.