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Research and innovation funding for democracy and governance publications (24)
RSSThe EGE’s Statement traces the differences between formal and substantive understandings of democracy and shows how authoritarianism is incompatible with, and can best be countered via, the latter, which makes real the values it is based upon.
The EGE’s Statement traces the differences between formal and substantive understandings of democracy and shows how authoritarianism is incompatible with, and can best be countered via, the latter, which makes real the values it is based upon.
This report presents ERC-funded research projects that examine a wide variety of aspects linked to democracy. It explores the multifaceted challenges confronting democratic systems while also illuminating the enduring resilience of democratic principles and civic engagement. The projects presented...
Corruption is a multi-faceted phenomenon, present both in the public and private sectors, and linked to decision-making in business management, public administration, and politics.. Corruption has many forms. It can be petty crime or complex high-level corruption but it can also hide behind...
Disinformation campaigns aiming to undermine democratic debate and aggravate social divisions are increasing. Protecting European democracies from the harmful effects of disinformation is a priority for the EU since the adoption of the European Democracy Action Plan in 2020, and will continue to be...
Protecting democracy in the digital age requires more than fighting election meddling, and more than a narrow focus on technologies.
Research on the past and present challenges and tensions in democracy can help to better understand and strengthen democracy, its resilience and stability.
EU-funded research on deliberative and participatory practices can provide insights for policymakers seeking more and better engagement with citizens.
The EGE examines how certain configurations of digital technologies can contribute to a weakening of democratic institutions, even if they may not be its sole cause. Among these are the spread of harmful information, an unduly narrow understanding of privacy, algorithmic surveillance, manipulation...
The EU Strategy on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life commits the European Commission to supporting research on antisemitism and contemporary Jewish life, and creating a European research hub in this field.