Prof. univ. dr. Cristian Jura emphasizes the need for a debate in Romania about the disruptions to democracy caused by digital technologies, following the annulment of the 2024 elections by the Constitutional Court.

Prof. univ. dr. Cristian Jura, Secretary of State, highlights the importance of a debate in Romanian society regarding the disruptions of democratic life in the digital age, in the context of the annulment of the elections on December 6, 2024, by the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR). The annulment was determined by the non-transparent use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in the electoral campaign, which led to the misinformation of voters and preferential treatment of one candidate on social media platforms. The CCR emphasizes that transparency in the use of these technologies is essential for maintaining democracy.

In comparison, France has initiated a similar debate, inviting experts to discuss the impact of social networks on democracy. In Romania, against the backdrop of increased time spent by young people on social media, the question of the need for a serious discussion remains relevant, especially with new elections scheduled a year after the annulment of the previous ones.