Adolescents voting for the first time talk about why they will go to the polls in 2026: 'Expressing my opinion'
First-time voters in Brazil express their eagerness to participate in the 2026 elections and emphasize the importance of their opinions.
Gaitana IA, the candidacy made with artificial intelligence to win a seat in the Congress of Colombia
Gaitana IA is an artificial intelligence-created candidate participating in Colombia's legislative elections, promising to engage citizens in decision-making if elected.
Parliament: The Unified Digital Registry for Monitoring Corruption Cases Has Been Voted
The Greek Parliament has passed a bill to establish a Unified Digital Registry for monitoring corruption cases, with the ruling New Democracy party in favor and the opposition against it.
'Amazon I Want 2026' debate on the power of voting and the use of technology in elections
The 'Amazon I Want 2026' project aims to discuss the impact of digital technology on political participation and voting choices in Brazil.
Regulating Social Networks: A Democratic Urgency
The article discusses the urgent need for regulation of social networks to prevent significant harm to democratic societies and consciousness due to uncontrolled usage.
Project 'Freedom.gov': The Next US Attack on Europe
The Trump administration's 'freedom.gov' project aims to create a platform that circumvents European digital laws, which critics argue poses a threat to democracy and fundamental rights.
Paul Coleman from ADF International: Saving democracy through censorship is a dangerous paradox
Paul Coleman discusses the paradox of censorship as a means to save democracy and the widening gap between European elites and citizens, amid increasing regulatory measures like the Digital Services Act in the EU.
The new totalitarianism does not need secret police or bans. It suffices with algorithms
A new book by French political scientist Asma Mhalla discusses the emergence of a new form of totalitarianism that combines political and technological power, suggesting that modern control mechanisms operate subtly through digital means rather than through overt bans or secret police.
"Transparency": The proposal of Tsipras' Institute instead of "Diavgeia"
The discussion on digital governance in Greece is maturing, focusing on how digital data will serve democracy rather than merely transitioning to digital processes.
Press freedom: Reconciling security imperatives with constitutional democracy
The article discusses the tension between national security and press freedom in Nigeria's digital space, highlighting its role as both a civic arena and a platform for various cyber crimes.
Local Elections in Hesse: Against Navigation Democracy
The article discusses how the digital era's reliance on navigation tools affects democracy and uses the upcoming local elections in Hesse as an opportunity for a reality check on civic engagement.
This is how India spies on its citizens and threatens its democracy
The Washington Post discusses India's extensive government surveillance methods that compromise both national and international democratic values, as articulated by Indian journalist Rana Ayyub.
Europe must defend itself: Before AI swallows our democracy
The article emphasizes the need for Europe to create its own digital path in response to the unchecked influence of US and Chinese intermediaries using Artificial Intelligence, which poses a threat to democracy and public discourse.