EVENT ALERT | Digital Constitutionalism Roundtable: Media, Democracy and Elections

In particular, technology represents a means of including more and more people in democratic processes, involving them in public debate and reducing their access to the media. However, on the other hand, the media and digital can also pose potential threats: e.g., media outlets, especially online platforms, can disseminate false or misleading information, leading to public confusion and distrust in democratic institutions; media channels often cater to specific ideological or partisan audiences, creating echo chambers where individuals are exposed only to information that reinforces their existing beliefs.

The European Union adopted a series of actions and regulations with the aim of targeting manipulation and threats to freedom of information and freedom of expression. The list includes the Strengthened Code of Practice on Disinformation and the Digital Services Act which was recently enriched by the European Media Freedom Act and the Regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising. Even though their entering into force is still a work in progress, it is already possible to draw some conclusions on the content, the necessity of such regulation, its effectiveness, and how it will intersect with the complex and composite regulatory landscape.

📅 30th of October 2024 
⏰ 5 - 6.30 pm 
📌 online, register here