INTERFACED

Reengaging citizens for better governance 📲

Innovative research project investigating how political participation has evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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What does it mean for democracy when platforms amplify disinformation and polarisation?

In our interview with Everton Zanella Alvarenga, we explore leaving X, digital democracy, and building healthier online spaces.

Full interview: https://t.co/HQEeeMrVw0

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How is political participation changing in Hungary? From street demonstrations to digital activism, this article explores how protest culture is evolving in an increasingly polarised political landscape.

👉 Read more: https://t.co/F8HlJJzial

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Are you passionate about strengthening collaboration between Tunisia and its diaspora?

The INTERFACED Fellowship is now open. Join a cross-border network working on connecting Tunisia with its global community.

Apply here: https://t.co/uMEG6bUTiu

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Voter turnout has plummeted, trust in institutions is fading, and political participation is shifting — especially among youth, who are turning more to protests than the ballot box.

📉 What happens when people lose faith in democracy?

Read more: https://t.co/UURzpjRpBG

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🎤 Spotlight: Caroline Vernaillen, Lead Policy & Advocacy at @democracy_intl, joins tomorrow’s panel on direct democracy in Germany.

Her talk: “How Direct Democracy Affects Trust in Politics on the Local Level”

📅 Tomorrow | 🌐 Online
🔗 Register: https://t.co/RXWXapRkxf

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🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Nerea Gándara Guerra

Join our online panel on trust in public institutions. Nerea will discuss declining trust in Europe and confidence in science using ESS data.

📅 27 March | 🌐 Online
🔗 https://t.co/xTLs3dTXaG

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🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Flaviana Palmisano

Associate Professor of Public Economics at Sapienza University of Rome and General Secretary of ECINEQ, Flaviana will explore how inequality shapes trust in public institutions.

📅 27 March | 🌐 Online
🔗 https://t.co/xTLs3dTXaG

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🎤 Speaker Spotlight: @adelazouni

In his talk, he will share insights from climate justice movements and community initiatives in 🇹🇳 on how transparency, access to information & participation rebuild trust in public institutions.

🔗 https://t.co/5Ay3ep54Lc

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Across Europe, COVID‑19 has shaken trust in institutions & science — but new forms of civic action are emerging. Join our online panel on 27 Mar, 15:00 CET with @edgeryders to discuss participation & trust 👥

🔗https://t.co/xTLs3dTXaG

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Meet our community journalist @martin_side 🌏

Investigative journalist and environmental physicist specialising in climate justice, gender rights, environmental crimes and migration.

🌐 Explore and share your story on the @edgeryders platform: https://t.co/QYzcW25h0Q

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You don’t need permission to make a difference.

Scuole Senza Permesso helps 7,000+ migrant learners in Milan through free language schools run by 700+ volunteers. Solidarity in action, especially during COVID-19.

Full story: https://t.co/5iF88PF6A4

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This week, our project kicked off the year with its first consortium meeting of 2026, bringing partners together to reflect on progress and align on the next steps.

A productive and forward-looking discussion that sets the direction for the months ahead. 🚀

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📊 Why do Europeans trust scientists more than politicians? 🤔

This pattern highlights the lasting impact of crises like COVID‑19 on how citizens view expertise and democratic institutions.

✍️ This blogpost was written by colleagues at the @uc3m.

https://t.co/oqQ3DNE3ok

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As @feligsantos points out in this El País article, even “secondary figures” can shape opinion and politics behind the scenes.
INTERFACED examines how civic participation and grassroots action can build resilient democratic spaces amid polarisation.

📖https://t.co/uIrSQBTiYL

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Last week to apply!

Good storytelling drives change. @INTERFACED_EU is looking for freelance journalists to share original fiction on social issues, community, and civic engagement.

🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/YR4mJMfjkH

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On Nov 7, Toma Burean, project partner from @UnivBabesBolyai, spoke at @uvtromania, presenting the INTERFACED project.

Discussions explored gender gaps in political participation, cross-country research, and strategies to counter radical & populist discourse among students.

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Our latest blog post, by our project partners at Dublin City University, offers a revealing look at political participation in Tunisia.

🔗 Read the full blogpost: https://t.co/fEWYhGZ8DP

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We’re looking for original, engaging fictional stories that explore the challenges, hopes, and realities of people navigating a changing social and political landscape.

💶 Honorarium: €300
📅 Deadline: 30 November

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://t.co/biSdPLfe6z

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🚨 Last day to apply! 🚨

Freelance community journalists, let's collaborate and make an impact.

🔗 Apply by sharing a short bio of yourself and relevant experience, a 500-word draft or outline, your country of residence, and your spoken languages: https://t.co/6BBEWWE8G8

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If you are a freelance journalist that is passionate about creative fictional stories that tackle social issues, community, and civic engagement, then we would love you to share your original work with us.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/Xc0vsaLlRf