DEMOS

DEMOS is a research project. It interprets populism as a disconnect between politics and citizens. Examples include youth, women, and migrants.

DEMOS (Democratic Efficacy and the Varieties of Populism in Europe) is a research project aiming at better understanding populism. Funded by the EU Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, the project is carried out by 15 partner institutions in Europe and involves 10 disciplines. DEMOS investigates the phenomenon of populism through the lenses of democratic efficacy. The concept combines attitudinal fea

tures (political efficacy), political skills, knowledge, and democratic opportunity structures. The concept, a novelty, is understood as as a condition of political engagement needed to address the challenges of populism. DEMOS addresses its hitherto under-researched aspects at micro-, meso-, and macro-levels: its socio-psychological roots, social actors’ responses to the populist challenge, and populism’s effects on governance. DEMOS focuses not only on the polity, but equally on citizens’ perspectives: how they are affected by, and how they react to, populism. Politically underrepresented groups and those targeted by populist politics are a particular focus. DEMOS combines in-depth research on populism and democratic efficacy with action research and pilot projects in order to develop lasting tools and timely policy recommendations. Project methods include experiments, deliberative polling, text mining, surveys, and legal analysis. DEMOS places strong emphasis on communication and productive interactions with a variety of stakeholders throughout the project, including policymakers, journalists, students, and the general public.

23/09/2025

Leaders who present politics as a moral battle of ‘the people’ versus ‘the elites’ rely on feelings to rally supporters.

It's no accident—emotional mobilisation is central to populist strategy, from US president Donald Trump to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

But can citizens protect themselves from this emotional pull?

Professor Eran Halperin, Adva Gruenwald, and Mabelle Kretchner, MORES scholars at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, test whether people can be "inoculated" against manipulative rhetoric that fuels division and corrodes democracy.

Read how psychological tools like recognising emotional triggers or spotting manipulative cues show promise in building resilience against populist persuasion.

21/05/2025

Politics is getting emotional – but at what cost?

From viral speeches to strategic outrage, today’s political landscape is driven by feelings. But how do moral emotions like anger, fear, and pride shape political life—and what happens when emotional charge overtakes compromise?

On the latest episode of Standard Time of Eurozine, MORES - Moral Emotions in Politics researchers Zsolt Boda and Gabriella Szabó, together with Pledge Horizon project researcher Mikko Salmela, discuss:

🔹 Why emotional expression is a political strategy
🔹 What leaders like Angela Merkel and Heidi Reichinneck reveal about emotional tone
🔹 How moral emotions can both inspire action and undermine negotiation

📻 Watch the full discussion: https://mores-horizon.eu/videos

03/09/2024

We're excited to share news about MORES - Moral Emotions in Politics, a new project on emotions and politics!

Follow the new research project to learn how moral emotions shape political identities.

Discover the latest undefined from MORES.

18/09/2023

The European Commission is ushering in a new era for European democracy, with the DEMOS project leading the way! 🌍🇪🇺

As we prepare for the 2024 European Parliament elections, the Commission states that it's vital to fortify and safeguard Europe's democratic values. DEMOS, funded through the EU's Horizon 2020 program, is featured in a recent European Commission article, showcasing how independent, scientific projects can help nurture democracy and empower citizens.

Discover how DEMOS addresses populism and promotes active citizenship through innovative tools like the "Wing" game. Get the details in the latest article: https://rea.ec.europa.eu/news/new-push-democracy-2023-09-14_en

EU-funded projects nurturing, protecting, and strengthening democracy in Europe and around the world

18/05/2023

🌟 Exciting news! 📢 The project's research, conducted by Gabor Orosz, Laura Faragó, Peter Kreko & Benedek Paskuj, focuses on countering populism through a prosocial fake news intervention whose results have achieved lasting effects.

🗞️🔬 Published in Scientific Reports, one of the world's most-cited journals, the research unveils remarkable findings that you can explore in this blog post: https://go.nature.com/41FIh3F

The present preregistered online intervention promoted family-based prosocial values—in terms of helping digitally less competent family members—among young adults to build persisting resistance against fake news in an informational autocracy.

16/05/2023

🌍💥 BREAKING NEWS: Countering the Populist Threat - Inspiring breakthroughs and valuable insights! 🚨📚

🔍 Discover the latest interview with Zsolt Boda, PI of DEMOS, conducted by CORDIS_EU, where he shares new policy recommendations and educational tools to empower citizens, combat disinformation, and build a . 🤝🔒

👥 Share this post to spread awareness and support research-based ideas that can tackle the challenges associated with populism and build a more resilient society! 🌐

📰 Read the full article: https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/443334-countering-the-populist-threat-policy-recommendations-and-educational-tools

12/01/2023

Populist movements, with their exclusionary, conspiracist, and anti-minority views, remain ever-present in European politics today.

DEMOS presents policymakers with effective strategies to challenge the populist threat, based on scientifically gathered data and research.

Watch the animation to find out more:

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