As Italy approaches its elections, discussions surrounding electoral propaganda and communication are becoming increasingly complex. The article highlights an absurdity in the legislative approach towards regulating political communication in the digital age, where old laws are deemed ineffective against contemporary challenges posed by the internet and social media platforms. Despite decades of conferences and debates aimed at finding solutions, political leaders continue to engage in disputes regarding adherence to the so-called electoral silence, resulting in a cyclical pattern of criticism without meaningful change.

For the past thirty years, Italy has witnessed a recurring cycle of debates on election conduct, usually surfacing as the election date approaches. Political leaders debate the respect or lack thereof of the regulations that govern electoral silence, yet after the elections, these conversations quickly dissipate into obscurity. The article underscores that even with the upcoming 2026 elections, the laws that govern electoral propaganda remain outdated, unable to keep pace with the rapid evolution of digital communication and its implications on democratic processes.

The implications of this lack of effective regulation are profound, as the rise of digital communication methods, especially social media, poses significant threats to the integrity and fairness of elections. The article calls for a reevaluation of existing laws and approaches to ensure that they can adapt to current realities, suggesting that immediate and forward-thinking strategies are necessary to preserve democratic integrity in Italy amidst the fast-evolving digital landscape.