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ANO movement launches targeted anti-campaign in Prague and Brno
The ANO movement has launched a professionalized anti-campaign targeting political opponents in Prague and Brno ahead of upcoming elections. The strategy involves the use of dedicated websites designed to discredit rivals through the highlighting of past controversies and scandals.
In Brno, the movement launched the website 'pravdaobrne.cz' to focus on the alleged failings of the ODS and KDU-ČSL parties. The site references various local issues, including past municipal housing scandals and corruption investigations. Some content on the site has been noted for including cases that are only tangentially related to Brno politics or involving individuals who acted only as witnesses.
Experts describe the campaign as highly targeted, utilizing dark imagery, provocative language, and controversial visual elements to connect political opponents with the primary concerns of local residents.