Abstract
The mainstream media has made public the rumors that were sent out through far-right websites. As a result, not only Rousseau's image – and thus the core of Vooruit's political project – has been tarnished, the mainstream media has also touched the foundations of democracy.
Translated title of the contribution | Political scandals, digital media and the erosion of democracy: How Conner Rousseau came into the crosshairs of the far right |
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Original language | Dutch |
Journal | Sampol. Samenleving en Politiek |
Publication status | Published - 21 Jun 2023 |
Keywords
- Political scandals
- Vooruit
- Conner rousseau
- Democracy
- Digitale media
- Grassroots
- Far-right
- Legacy media