The Digital Battlefield: Social Media's Role in European Elections

This chapter examines the impact of American social media platforms on European elections, particularly the far-right movements and the challenges posed by differing campaign finance laws. It discusses the implications of the EU's Digital Services Act and highlights concerns about manipulation through algorithms that favor extreme political views. The narrative also critiques the intertwining of U.S. political influences on European democratic institutions, illustrating a complex landscape of authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic norms.

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