Publications

323 murky accounts and one denied candidacy: TikTok’s role in Romania’2019s 2025 election

Executive Summary  This report presents new evidence that inauthentic political activity on TikTok…

Engagement Wars: Inside the Polish Presidential Campaigns on Social Media

Executive Summary  The 2025 Polish presidential elections are taking place at a critical…

Guide Du Plaidoyer

Renewed Justice or Prolonged Gridlock? Analysing Poland’2019s Presidential Candidates on the Rule of Law

On Sunday, 5/18/2025, Poland’s efforts to restore the rule of law will face…

Biased by Design? Chatbots and misinformation in Sri Lanka’2019s 2025 local elections

After nearly seven years, local elections returned to Sri Lanka. But this time,…

Political Exposure Bias in Recommender Systems: A Review of Evidence from the U.S. and German Elections

Executive Summary  Recommender systems play a central role in shaping exposure to political…

Ensuring Electoral Integrity: Election Observers in Southern Africa

Citizen election observation plays a vital role in ensuring integrity and credibility in…

Filtered for You: Algorithmic Bias on TikTok and Instagram in Germany

TikTok and Instagram aren’t just platforms for entertainment anymore, they serve as gateways…

The DSA Alone Won’2019t Save Democracy ‘2013 but Its Interplay with the Rule of Law Might

Executive Summary The EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) has created high expectations both…

Big tech is backing out of commitments countering disinformation—What’s Next for the EU’s Code of Practice?

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