This page provides an overview of related research projects undertaken by our team, which align with the objectives of RightNets in addressing digital challenges to democratic processes. These initiatives complement RightNets through their focus on legal, political, and technological solutions aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and the integrity of election campaigns.
One example is the project “The New Challenges to Democracy in the Digital Ecosystem,” funded under the University of Macerata’s Call for Proposals for the funding of “Collaborative Research Constellations” (CCRs) is complementary to RightNets in addressing challenges arising from the role of the internet in political communication, particularly with regard to extra-EU interference that can manipulate public discourse
