Do DIGITAL innovations improve democracy?
In recent years, trust in politics has diminished in many European countries. To counter this phenomenon, a new generation of political movements is trying to find new ways to reconnect with citizens via online interactions. Can these digital innovations really help improve democracy? And can trust be rebuilt online? This Animated Video, created in collaboration […]
How do we COLLECT data on political trust?
How can we measure political trust and legitimacy beyond the usual survey question “how much trust do you have in the parliament?”. Measuring political trust is no easy task, and answers based on surveys do not show us the complete picture. If we further consider that political trust is multilayered – at the local, national, […]
How do we recover political trust?
Watching the news on television or scrolling through social media, it seems that Europe has become a polarised political landscape, where citizens no longer trust politicians and hold increasingly divided views. Is political trust really declining? If so, what can we do to recover it? This TEPSA Animated Explainer, created in collaboration with the ActEU […]
How do we measure political trust?
How can we measure political trust, legitimacy and participation? Our ActEU project looks at the impact of political trust on our democratic systems, but how can we know if trust is declining, increasing, or fluctuating in Europe? This TEPSA Animated Explainer, created in collaboration with the ActEU project, explores the results of the ActEU survey, […]
How do we PARTICIPATE in politics?
Voting, participating in political parties or demonstrations, signing petitions. These are just a few examples of the different ways in which we, citizens, can participate in politics. But how do we decide which types of participation to engage in? This TEPSA Animated Explainer, created in collaboration with the ActEU project, explores the triggers, motivations and […]
Why is populism widespread in Central Europe?
Central Europe has been a frontrunner in the rise of populism in Europe. With more people increasingly supporting populist, illiberal leaders, why is populism so strong in this area? And how does Central European populism differ from that in other regions? This TEPSA Animated Explainer, created in collaboration with the ActEU project, explores the historical […]
Has climate change scepticism changed politics?
At a time of increasing debate about how to tackle the problems of climate change, what are the consequences for political trust? Do those who are opposed to climate change policies trust less in the political system? This TEPSA Animated Explainer, created in collaboration with the ActEU project, explores the connection between political trust, polarisation, […]
Can we win against post-truth?
When feelings matter more than evidence and facts, democracy is put under threat. The rise of “alternative facts” in political discourse, the increasing use of AI to fabricate false online content, and the deepening distrust of science and journalism point to a fundamental crisis of the liberal democratic order. In this context, it is easy […]
Who decides how stories are told?
We often hear that “history is written by the winners”, but in today’s contested information age, global powers compete to shape the narratives of international events. How do they do it? And what are the dangers posed by the digitalisation of global politics? This TEPSA Animated Explainer explores the role of digital diplomacy and takes […]
Should the EU be tougher on disinformation?
Why have the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine been such pivotal moments for Europe? These events not only brought global disruption, but they also caused our digital spaces to be flooded with fake news. With false information on the vaccine and conspiracy theories on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spreading at a unprecedented speed, […]
What causes political polarisation?
Political polarisation is driven by feelings over facts. This is usually the main narrative. But what if this was not the whole story? What if polarisation was caused by more than just emotions? This TEPSA Animated Explainer focuses on the causes of political polarisation and explores the role of re-description as a reason for polarising […]
Is technology a threat to democracy?
The rise of large-language models (LLMs) has been a pivotal moment in human history. But what are the implications of these technologies for liberal democracies? And how will they impact democratic deliberation in the future? This TEPSA Animated Explainer focuses on the ways in which technological developments have shaped political agendas and the challenges they […]
How can we defend democracy in the post-truth era?
What is the EU’s vision of democracy in the era of post-truth politics? How is it fighting against the dangers of disinformation and political polarisation? And how can it balance regulating online content and upholding democratic values? This TEPSA Animated Explainer focuses on the EU’s strategy to counter the effects of post-truth politics and looks […]
What do people want from the news?
How can journalists minimise the challenges they face in the post-truth era? Do we need to rethink how journalism functions? This TEPSA Animated Explainer, created in collaboration with the RECLAIM project, focuses on what we, as news consumers, want from the media. The video is based on the findings of the RECLAIM publication, “Reinforcing or […]
Is the populist far-right a transnational political force?
Populist far-right parties are rising across Europe, as confirmed in the recent European Parliament elections. But do these parties agree with one another? And can they really be considered a transnational political force? This TEPSA Animated Explainer, created in collaboration with the ActEU project, attempts to respond to these questions. The video is based on […]
What can the EU do about online disinformation?
What can the EU do about online disinformation? How can it regulate Big Tech platforms? And how can it reclaim the digital space for the public good? This TEPSA Animated Explainer, created in collaboration with the RECLAIM project, focuses on the EU’s efforts to regulate Big Tech and combat the spread of online disinformation. The […]
How has the public sphere changed in the age of post-truth politics?
How has the public sphere changed in the age of post-truth? What makes a society a functioning democracy? And how do online echo chambers impact democratic deliberation? This TEPSA Animated Explainer, created in collaboration with the RECLAIM project, explores how digital media and the spread of fake news threaten the democratic public sphere. The video […]