Working Group

Multiple threats

The working group focuses on the interrelations between the loss of trust in democracy, science and public institutions and technological developments.

Focus

Under this working title, FORWIT intends to address the broader interrelations between the loss of trust in democracy, science and public institutions and the technological developments that enable new forms of external influence, such as social media, as well as phenomena like fake news and cyber warfare.

Details

Status
active

Duration
26. January 2026 until 31. December 2026

Members

Barbara Stelzl-Marx

Chair

Monika Ritsch-Marte

Member

Sonja Sheikh

Member

Coordination

Bernhard Wally

Coordinator

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