We are excited to announce the release of our latest policy brief!

The brief provides valuable insights into fostering pro-democratic and anti-authoritarian political engagement.

Key messages from the policy brief:

1. Use research on political emotions to shed light on contemporary challenges to democracy and help build pro-democratic and anti-authoritarian political engagement.
2. Support emotionally aware democratic co-creation through innovative communication strategies.
3. Establish ‘democratic listening platforms’ for policymakers to effectively engage with and understand citizens’ political grievances.
4. Foster inclusive democratic design at local and national levels to promote dialogue, inclusion, and negotiated solutions.
5. Acknowledge citizens’ emotional needs and avoid symbolic gestures without substantive action, as failing to do so risks further alienating voters and fueling grievances exploited by anti-democratic forces.

Read the full policy brief here