The article addresses the criticisms made by the left-leaning portal Novosti regarding right-wing influencers on Facebook, particularly targeting figures like Marin Vlahović and others.
The Croatian news portal Novosti, associated with the Serbian National Council, published a provocative piece titled 'How Dangerous are Right-Wing Influencers on Facebook?' on February 18. Written by Dušan Velimirović, a journalist with ties to far-left media circles, the article critiques Facebook's introduction of 'public profiles' which, according to Novosti, aims to restore the platform's influence and popularity. The piece reflects a broader concern from the left regarding the repercussion of these changes on political discourse.
Novosti claims that the rise of these public profiles has led to a preponderance of extreme-right rhetoric on the platform, although this assertion lacks empirical evidence. The article's main focus is on what it terms 'right-wing intelligence', symbolized by Marin Vlahović and others, asserting that these influencers are becoming increasingly prominent on social media and thus pose a significant ideological challenge to the establishment.
This narrative highlights the growing tension in Croatia's political landscape, particularly with the intensifying visibility of right-wing voices online. The implications of this report may lead to greater scrutiny of social media practices and the political polarization manifesting within digital public spaces, especially as the country navigates its own complex socio-political dynamics.
