PPPA-2026-SOCIAL-COHESION-PPD - Advancing Social Cohesion in the Face of Polarized Public Discourse

Expected Impact:This pilot project is expected to produce concrete, actionable outcomes that help the European Union better understand and address the drivers of political polarisation, while safeguarding freedom of expression and supporting balanced, evidence-based public debate. The results will contribute directly to the Democracy Shield and strengthen long-term social cohesion and democratic resilience.Expected impacts include:A neutral, scientifically validated methodology for monitoring and analysing online political discourse across different Member States and languages, providing policymakers [...]