Democracy at War: A Crisis Simulation
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This session explores the multiple pressures that digital technologies, from spyware and deepfakes to AI‑driven disinformation, place on democratic institutions. Participants will examine real‑world cases where governments, judiciaries, and electoral processes have faced sophisticated digital attacks, including foreign interference, surveillance scandals, and the manipulation of public opinion through generative AI.
Format
In an interactive session through a structured crisis simulation, attendees will take on the roles of key stakeholders, government officials, civil society actors, tech platforms, and citizens.
Further reading
- PACE Report on Foreign interference: a threat to democratic security in Europe[1]
- Resolution 2590 (2025) on Regulating content moderation on social media to safeguard freedom of expression[2]
- Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)12 of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on electoral communication and media coverage of election campaigns[3]
People
Focal Point
- Somaya Louhmadi