Is democracy glitching in real-time? Four elections in Croatia within a year and here we are again — heading straight for the local elections, conveniently scheduled right after DK (we better see you in the booth on Sunday!). As the EU scrambles to regulate Big Tech to preserve European democracy from Romania to Germany, you’ve got to wonder: Is it too little, too late? Trump’s comeback seems to have only juiced up digital platforms, with TikTok and social media morphing into political weapons disguised as dance trends. So, who’s really calling the shots in this hyper-digital circus? And can democracy survive the algorithm?
Starting the conversation all about democracy at DK2025 are experts from the Croatian Association for Public Relations (HUOJ), who are teaming up with Lider Media and the Faculty of Economics, University of Zagreb — aka Croatia’s go-to election fact-checkers. Damir Habijan (Minister of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation) and Ivanka Mabić Gagić (Managing Director, Aleph Group), all under the sharp-eyed moderation of Mario Aunedi Medek (President, CPRA & Board Member, Val Group), will explore the twisted relationship between Big Tech and politics, break down what it means for democratic processes and try to make sense of a world where truth is just another piece of online content. So, you have your plan now: have fun at DK, get your facts straight and then go vote.
