Democracy and Technology – Roundtable Discussion | Ljubljana

CDI took part in the roundtable discussion “Democracy and Technology” held in Ljubljana on 9 January 2026 at the Grand Plaza Hotel & Congress Center. Organised by the Dr. Jože Pučnik Institute, the event explored how technological innovation is reshaping democratic governance and political participation.

The programme opened with remarks by Janez Janša, former Prime Minister of Slovenia, and featured a panel discussion with Alejandro Peña Esclusa, who addressed the relationship between democracy, authoritarianism, and the political impact of modern technologies.