Maximilian EderJan 10, 2024
I conducted a study on the #IbizaAffair and related scandalization dynamics on #Twitter. The paper is now available for free here: https://doi.org/10.20901/ms.14.28.4
From Questionable Incident to Political Scandal: The Ibiza Affair’s Scandalization on Twitter

Political scandals have become an everyday phenomenon, among other things, due to the crucial role of social media platforms as they shape how scandals unfold, are reported upon by journalists, and are perceived by the audience. This article examines...

DisruptionNetworkLabJan 10, 2024

The case of Julian Hessenthaler that led to the downfall of Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz in 2019 impressively illustrates the mechanics of discrediting individuals uncovering corruption by means of contrived accusations.

Watch the full keynote with him and investigative journalist Frederik Obermaier: https://dnlb.org/video31.

#austria #ibizaaffair #investigativejournalism #dnl31 #organisedcrime

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DisruptionNetworkLabNov 6, 2023

In the opening keynote of the #OrganisedCrime conference Julian Hessenthaler, the private detective who triggered the #IbizaAffair, delves into the issues of power and abuse of power in the state of Austria with Frederik Obermaier, one of the journalists to whom he leaked the video.

The conference is taking place in #Berlin & online, 24-26 November, 2023.

Learn more and get ticket now: https://dnlb.org/31k1

#investigativejournalism

Organised Crime — Disruption Network Lab

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