This chapter analyzes the digitalization of the public sphere in terms of a shift toward digital media consumption and supply. It argues it presents significant challenges for democracy, as it potentially exacerbates inequalities in participation and representation due to varying levels of digital skills among citizens. These differences could hinder equitable access to information and effective civic engagement, raising critical concerns about inclusivity and the resilience of democratic processes. The chapter addresses this issue by exploring the effect of media digitalization on different types of political actor ranging from ordinary citizens to politicians and political parties. The chapter shows that trust in news media remains low and that, while social media lowers the barriers to participation and access to news, it seems not to empower new groups to become politically active. Most importantly, we find significant ideological polarization, not only across social media platforms but also between TV and digital media use. Thus, while the evolving information landscape and the rise of digital technology have transformed how citizens gather political information, participate in the political process, and how politicians and parties engage with them, the question of whether digital media is a friend or foe of representative democracy remains unresolved.