WEATHERING THE DISINFORMATION STORM IN 2024’S ELECTORAL CONTEXT
WEATHERING THE DISINFORMATION STORM IN 2024’S ELECTORAL CONTEXT

Author(s): Daniela MUNTEANU
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: disinformation; democratic resilience; societal resilience; electoral processes.
Summary/Abstract: The present study explores the effectiveness of the current framework set in place at Euro-Atlantic level to ensure societal resilience to disinformation. We delve into whether or not European societies are equipped to manage information manipulation and its effect on democracies in the context of the 2024 elections. Through a comprehensive analysis, the article examines the policies and strategies deployed to combat disinformation throughout the past decade, evaluates their effectiveness, and assesses their impact on public trust and electoral integrity. From a methodological standpoint, the paper identifies trends in disinformation tactics and their evolution, connecting the dots between disinformation and its effects on democratic resilience in a longitudinal approach. It discusses the collaborative efforts between governments, tech companies, and civil society in safeguarding democratic values against the backdrop of increasing digital manipulation. The article continues by offering insights into the most notable measures aimed at bolstering resilience to disinformation for safeguarding democratic institutions and societal cohesion. The concluding analysis delves into hurdles that need to be overcome when it comes to implementing the frameworks that have been put forth by the EU, the organisation that has championed resilience building in many aspects – societal and democratic at the forefront – throughout the past years.

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