Digital platforms as catalysts of social conflicts : comparative analysis of regulatory mechanisms

Zirojević, Mina and Marković, Darko M. (2025) Digital platforms as catalysts of social conflicts : comparative analysis of regulatory mechanisms. In: Zbornik radova / Međunarodna naučna konferencija Pravo i društveni konflikti, Niš, april 2025. Pravni fakultet, Niš, pp. 799-814. ISBN 978-86-7148-337-7

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Abstract

The contemporary society is exposed to a continuous process of transformation that is strongly influenced by the dynamic development of digital platforms. One of the significant positive effects of this impact is the rapid exchange of information, but it also has its negative sides as it simultaneously creates new challenges for social stability. Both globally and locally, digital platforms become catalysts for conflicts, such as political polarization, the spread of disinformation and hate speech. This paper examines how regulatory mechanisms in Serbia and other jurisdictions respond to these challenges, with the aim of determining their strengths and limitations. Through a comparative analysis of international and national approaches, the paper points to the need to improve the regulatory framework in Serbia, taking into account the specificities of the local context and global trends. By applying the content analysis and deduction methods, the authors conclude that effective regulation requires linking legal, technological and educational instruments into a functional model that simultaneously protects freedom of expression and strengthens social resilience.

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