The implications of the online press in the electoral campaign for the 2020 presidential elections [Articol]

Abstract

During the election campaign, the media considerably expands its audience. Reported to the press, the main tools used in the election campaign are: election advertising, debates, opinion polls and election news. Of these, the election news represents the favourite of the online press. During the election period, the news is very important, because through it the electorate is informed about the activity of politicians, their behaviour is monitored, some political subjects are slandered and others are brought to light. In the Republic of Moldova, the ethical-legal basis is very vulnerable, compared to this media segment, because there are no legal provisions for this type of media activity. It is this “vulnerability” which, unhindered by anyone, can play the game of power.