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Emotions in policymaking workshop
“We are not thinking citizens that feel, but feeling citizens that think,” At a time when liberal democracy is being challenged, understanding the role that emotions play in policy making, and how to better involve “feeling citizens” to contribute to the common good is more vital than ever. In two-half day sessions, we bring together Read more
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New Project: EU Covert
Despite high-profile corruption scandals like Qatargate, surprisingly little is known about how corruption is defined and understood within the EU. Corruption within EU institutions themselves—and the efforts to address it—have received limited academic attention. For instance, why are some actions deemed criminal while others are not? Similarly, the development of standards and norms of good Read more
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Newsletter Fall 2024
The Emotions in European Politics (EUfeels) networks brings together academics from different disciplines, policy-makers and interest representatives interested in developing their knowledge on the role of emotions in politics and policy-making. The newsletter includes the last news, projects, publications and events from our members on the topic of emotions in European politics and policymaking. Calls Read more
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New Project EUMOTION: The role of Emotions in EU Foreign Policy
EUMOTION seeks to understand: Case Study on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine As a case study, EUMOTION will focus on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (2022). The project has three core objectives. First, it will establish a new framework of analysis for tracing how official emotions frame the EU’s (in-)action during crises and the implications of official Read more
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Why public shaming in politics is a double-edged sword
published by Europp, 14 November 2023 Public shaming has become increasingly common in European politics. But what impact does this approach have on policymaking? Drawing on a new study, Rosa Sanchez Salgado argues that while shaming can be used as a tool for social justice, it also risks distorting the policy process. In December 2022, Read more
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Emotions in European climate politics, call for papers, Amsterdam, 28th-29th September 2023
Political actors within and beyond Europe are grappling with the existential challenges raised by the global climate emergency. On the one hand, there has been an upsurge in climate activism epitomised by Fridays for the Future, School Strikes for the Climate, and Extinction Rebellion. On the other, populist and far-right actors continue to deny the Read more
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