Autumn 2025 (#22)
The 22nd edition of Convergences captures a transformative year for the Club of Venice, focusing on the strategic imperative to build societal resilience amidst a permanent state of “polycrise”. A central pillar of this issue is the countering of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), highlighted by the Warsaw “Memo for Action” which seeks to reinforce cross-border synergies and communication security. The publication explores the dual nature of Artificial Intelligence, analyzing its role as a “force multiplier” for disinformation while advocating for its ethical use as a strategic driver in professional PR and storytelling. Contributors also delve into the concept of “reputational security,” arguing that a nation’s global narrative is a critical component of its national defense. Finally, the issue addresses the “Transparency Trap” of sustainability, examining how institutions and businesses can navigate the complexities of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Key Topics:
- Countering FIMI: Implementing the Warsaw Memo for Action to strengthen cross-border cooperation against foreign influence.
- AI as a Strategic Driver: Leveraging generative AI for predictive PR, trend detection, and smarter storytelling.
- Reputational Security: Redefining public diplomacy as a core national security asset to protect democratic narratives.
- The “Polycrise” Challenge: Strategies for reinventing European power and sovereignty in an era of overlapping global turbulences.
- Algorithmic Transparency: Scientific insights from ECAT on enforcing digital regulations like the DSA and the AI Act.
- Sustainability & CSRD: Navigating the transition from voluntary branding to mandatory, audited sustainability reporting.
- Local Media Resilience: Practical applications of AI moderation to protect small communities from disinformation and hate speech.
- Digital Participation Platforms: Utilizing AI and open-source tools to foster deeper, more transparent citizen engagement.
- The “5D” Strategy Updated: Refining institutional frameworks to be more data-driven, diverse, and resilient against synthetic threats.
- Capacity Building for the Future: Training public communicators in “digital literacy” and ethical AI use to preserve institutional trust.
