Emotional politics of democracies
Funding agency: Horizon Europe
Amount: Euro 750k
Project duration: May 2024 - April 2027
Project team: Jörg Matthes, Jean-Robert Tyran
About: “Unveiling Emotional Dimensions of Politics to Foster European Democracy”
The ENCODE project aims to explore and decode the role of emotions in political discourse and their impact on democratic processes. The project’s primary goal is to create new positive narratives that can foster trust and engagement in European democratic processes, thereby counteracting the negative emotions that often dominate political discussions. Through innovative methodologies, including social media sentiment analysis, biometric research, and surveys, ENCODE aims to provide policymakers with tools and strategies better to incorporate the emotional needs of citizens into governance, ultimately enhancing democratic resilience and fostering a more inclusive political environment.