Mapping compliance
A taxonomy for political content analysis under the eu’s digital electoral framework
Marie Therese Sekwenz (TU Delft - Technology, Policy and Management)
Rita Gsenger (TU Delft - Technology, Policy and Management, Freie Universität Berlin)
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Abstract
The rise of digital platforms has transformed political campaigning, introducing complex regulatory challenges. This paper presents a comprehensive taxonomy for analyzing political content in the EU’s digital electoral landscape, aligning with the requirements set forth in new regulations, such as the Digital Services Act (DSA). Using a legal doctrinal methodology, we construct a detailed codebook that enables systematic content analysis across user-generated and political ad content to assess compliance with regulatory mandates.