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Digital Technologies and Elections

Democracy
Elections
Political Participation
Political Parties
Electoral Behaviour
Technology
P140
Felix-Christopher von Nostitz
Université catholique de Lille
Gabriela Borz
University of Strathclyde
Internet and Politics in the AI era: digital technologies and their impact on norms, rights and political processes

Building: New Philosophy Building, Floor: -1, Room: 4

Friday 15:45 - 17:30 EEST (29/08/2025)

Abstract

Recent elections across the globe mark a critical moment for understanding digitalization’s impact on democratic engagement across countries. This panel invites papers on digital political campaigning, political mobilization and voter engagement. We are interested in the effects of digital tools on campaign strategies, content and voter behaviour.

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