Richard Golian

1995-born. Charles University alum. Head of Performance at Mixit. 10+ years in marketing and data.

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Politics

14 articles

Russian Drones Hit the EU and NATO. Are We Ready?

Europe lacks the capacity to defend against mass drone attacks

31 May 2026·288 reads
Slovakia's Economy in 2026: From Tatra Tiger to the Bottom of the V4

What happened — and how can it be reversed?...

28 March 2026·1 615 reads
Manipulation of Attention Through Outrage, Anger and Fear. How Politics Manipulates

It happens every day. It is happening right now...

23 March 2026·1 184 reads
How We Are Manipulated Without Knowing It — And Why It Works

Manipulation without the feeling of being manipulated is the most effective kind...

28 February 2026 ·1 415 reads
The EU–US Trade Deal: What Europe Gave Away and What It Got in Return

Big players like the US and China treat us as second-class partners. It is hard to watch...

17 August 2025·1 526 reads
Why Is Slovakia Pro-Russian? You Will not Fully Understand It — Here is Why

In every conflict, Slovaks are winners. Why? Because they are always on both sides...

10 May 2025·2 296 reads
What Is Europe's Purpose Today — Compared to the USA, China, Russia, and India?

Are the debates that today appear in political struggles and divide Europe more important than this?...

8 May 2025·2 039 reads
Robert Fico Forgets When and How the Second World War Began

How can we expect to come to terms with history or learn from it if we do that?...

7 May 2025·2 039 reads
How Robert Fico Divides Slovak Society — and Why It Tears Families Apart

The result is a fractured society where even family gatherings often become battlegrounds...

25 January 2025·1 819 reads
Why I Joined Volt Europa — and What This Pan-European Party Actually Stands For

I have always believed in the potential of a united Europe...

31 August 2024·4 464 reads
Velvet Revolution: Andrej Sámel — The First to Warn Havel About Mečiar

“Unforgivable, unjustified. It can never be forgotten.” These are the words of Fedor Gál, who led...

17 November 2019·4 925 reads
The Largest Czech Protest Since 1989: The Demonstration Against Andrej Babiš

The protest at Letná is the biggest demonstration against the government since 1989's Velvet Revolution.

23 June 2019·3 903 reads
Who Are Volt Europa? The Pan-European Party That Wants to Unite the Continent

A real pan-European political party?

18 March 2019·4 587 reads
One Year After the Murder of Ján Kuciak — Slovakia's Fight for Justice and a Decent Country

Thousands of people protest for decent Slovakia one year after the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak.

22 February 2019·4 252 reads

Common questions about this topic

What is the state of democracy in Central Europe?
Democracy in Central Europe is under pressure. Countries like Slovakia and Hungary face challenges from populism, media capture, and declining institutional trust. The democratic infrastructure exists, but civic engagement and media literacy are not keeping pace with the threats.
What is Volt Europe?
Volt Europe is a pan-European political party founded in 2017. It operates in all EU member states with a single program focused on EU reform, progressive values, and cross-border solutions. It represents a new model of doing politics beyond national boundaries.
How does political manipulation work on social media?
Political manipulation on social media exploits emotional triggers — fear, outrage, identity. Algorithms amplify divisive content because it generates engagement. The result is a distorted information environment where manufactured narratives can spread faster than facts.
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