On the basis of this scenario, the debate between “apocalyptic and integrated” (Eco) has taken hold of the relationship between technology and democracy. “Digital technologies have reshaped the ways in which societies translate the will of the people into votes and representation, and they have to a large extent changed political campaigning. Even though digital technologies foster some aspects of the democratic contest, they also hamper them. The worldwide pervasiveness of digital technologies has moved the arena of democratic debate to the virtual world, raising many questions about their influence on voter turnout and the need to supervise and regulate online social behaviour”.