In this practical, solutions-driven session, leading experts on digital threats to democracy unpack the latest disinformation tactics, social-media hate-speech amplification patterns, and platform dynamics shaping political discourse in 2026. 

Drawing on case studies from the 2025 German federal elections, the Moldovan parliamentary elections, and the recent power outage in southwest Berlin, the workshop distils valuable insights from contemporary influence operations—and shows how they can be identified and countered at scale.

Participants will learn how advanced monitoring systems and AI-powered social media management tools work hand in hand to detect and contain emerging narratives before they break into the mainstream. The session also explores what “good practice” looks like in modern political community management, from early intervention to sustained resilience.

Attendees will leave with concrete tools and practical knowledge to help protect organisations and campaigns against the next wave of disinformation.