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PROTEMO Project
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EU-funded research project on a mission to analyse the emotional roots, responses, and consequences of policies that promise security and safety to individuals.

www.protemo.eu
Happy World Day of Democracy, everyone! 🗳️

A day to celebrate democracy, but also to think about what it takes to make it work. And on that, Georg Wenzelburger leaves us with an important reminder 👇

#WorldDemocracyDay #PROTEMO
September 15, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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Last week I met with these incredible women, who are experts in domestic violence and support for Brazilian women in Europe. We discussed with the @protemo.bsky.social, investigating the challenges of accessing justice and protection when victims of gender-based violence are also migrant women.
September 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
📢 A new #PROTEMO thematic brief is out!

Dive into "Emotional Grievance and Democratic Engagement" by Tereza Capelos and Donatella Bonansinga @dbonansinga.bsky.social to explore how emotions shape democratic engagement, public trust and resilience ➡️ protemo.eu/user/pages/0...

#Democracy #EUResearch
July 21, 2026 at 8:21 AM
The #PROTEMOGlossary is now available as a publication 📖📚

It provides a shared conceptual foundation for researchers, practitioners, and policy analysts working on #politics and #emotions.

Check it out here: zenodo.org/records/2134...
July 14, 2026 at 11:22 AM
We’re changing our look for Pride Month 🌈✨

As a project committed to strengthening representative democracies, we believe strong societies begin with protecting minorities in all their diversity 🤝

Happy Pride Month from the #PROTEMO team! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🩵🩷🤍

#PrideMonth #Democracy #EUResearch
June 1, 2026 at 5:56 PM
📍 From 17–19 June, we’ll join the #Dreiländertagung in Friedrichshafen, with several #PROTEMO researchers presenting their latest findings on #democracy, #emotions, and Europe’s future.

🔗 Program: www.dvpw.de/veranstaltun...

#3LT2026
May 27, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Can a temporary protection system really work if people don’t feel safe in their everyday lives?

A new #PROTEMO thematic brief on the experience of displaced Ukrainians in Portugal is out 👉 protemo.eu/user/pages/0...

#MigrationPolicy #EUResearch
May 8, 2026 at 12:16 PM
We evaluate policies by impact, efficiency, fairness. But what about how they make people feel?

New #PROTEMO brief on “emotional responsiveness” in policymaking 👉 protemo.eu/user/pages/0...

#Democracy #Policymaking
April 29, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Clear concepts matter. The #PROTEMOGlossary defines key terms of our research—so we are all on the same page 📄 when exploring the emotional dimensions of protective policies.

📖 Explore the full glossary here: www.protemo.eu/outputs/glos...

#PROTEMO #EUResearch #Democracy
March 17, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Calling policy & public sector actors in Germany!

🎯 Ziel: Schutzmaßnahmen bei #HäuslicheGewalt für Frauen mit Migrationsgeschichte diskriminierungssensibler & wirksamer gestalten
🗣️ Teilnahme via Fokusgruppe oder Interview (online/Präsenz)

👉 Infos & Anmeldung:
www.protemo.eu/news-post/po...
March 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM
🏛️ #PROTEMO at the Landtag des Saarlandes: Today’s policy #workshop with members of parliament and Prof. Georg Wenzelburger explored the role of #emotions in political decision-making, evidence-based policy & social media.

Thanks to all participants for the great exchange!
March 11, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Calling civil society actors in Germany!

🎯 Ziel: Schutzmaßnahmen bei #HäuslicheGewalt für Frauen mit Migrationsgeschichte diskriminierungssensibler & wirksamer gestalten
🗣️ Teilnahme via Fokusgruppe oder Interview (online/Präsenz)

👉 Infos & Anmeldung:
www.protemo.eu/news-post/en...

#PROTEMO
March 10, 2026 at 10:57 AM
How do political coalitions take shape? And how do they hold together? Is it just a matter of shared beliefs?

New #PROTEMO research by @msmaor.bsky.social published in @psjeditor.bsky.social offers answers: www.protemo.eu/news/protemo...

#Emotions #Policymaking #PROTEMOInsights
March 9, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Happy World Day of Social Justice!

🌍 At #PROTEMO, we explore how emotions shape protective policies, and by doing so, we aim to help build fairer and more resilient democracies.

Learn more about our project: www.protemo.eu

#SocialJustice #Emotions #Democracy
February 20, 2026 at 9:11 AM
A new thematic brief from our team is out now!

📝𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬
by Moshe Maor @msmaor.bsky.social & Michaela Assouline

Read it here 👉 protemo.eu/user/pages/0...

#PolicyBrief #Democracy #EUResearch
February 19, 2026 at 2:50 PM
A new policy brief co-developed with our fellow researchers at @mores-project.bsky.social and @pledge-project.bsky.social is out!

Check it out 👉 protemo.eu/user/pages/0...

#PolicyBrief #Democracy #EUResearch
January 27, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Politics isn’t just about facts and logic.

#Emotions play a bigger role than we often realise 😟🙂😡
Understanding this is key to protecting #democracy.

🔗 protemo.eu
January 8, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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➡️ 2025 was a busy year for CIDAPE - with first research published on #ClimateEmotions, #democracy and #inequality, introducing blogs and reports with new research designs & interdisciplinary collaboration incl. w/ @protemo.bsky.social, @mores-project.bsky.social & @pledge-project.bsky.social 🌿
December 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Taking a short break to recharge before we head into the final sprint of #PROTEMO next year. We look forward to continuing our efforts to shed light on the future of representative #democracy together with our amazing team. ✨

Wishing everyone a wonderful and restful holiday season!

#Emotions
December 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
How do you feel when new policies on climate, healthcare, security, or the economy are announced?

New #PROTEMO research by Marta Penczek and Katarzyna Hamer highlights clear patterns that shape policy acceptance. 🔍

Learn more: www.protemo.eu/news/protemo...

@degruyterbrill.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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📢 Are you a CSO or NGO representative interested in strengthening democratic innovation?

Secure your position by registering, via www.pledgeproject.eu/pledge-invit...

#PLEDGEproject #Workshop #Democracy #EU
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our new #PROTEMOInsights draws on Katja Stempel’s article in 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴, 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 @degruyterbrill.bsky.social to explore how emotions influence the way policies are shaped and decided.

Learn more 👉 www.protemo.eu/news/protemo...

@k-stempel.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🤔 Ever wondered why some policies take off while others fade?

Our new #PROTEMOInsights draws on @msmaor.bsky.social Moshe Maor’s article in the Policy Studies Journal @psjeditor.bsky.social to show how #emotions drive policy change.

Take a look👉 www.protemo.eu/news/protemo...

#PROTEMO #Democracy
October 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🎉 Happy World #Democracy Day!

Democracy is not only about elections and policies — it's also about people feeling heard, understood & represented.

👉 At #PROTEMO, we are committed to advancing research & raising awareness on the vital role of emotions in politics, especially in times of insecurity.
September 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Can fiction teach us something real about politics? 🎬

MORES researcher @tscher.bsky.social at @viadrina.eu analyses 3 European TV shows—and explains how their protagonists turn anger into inclusive governance.🧪

▶️ Full explainer: bit.ly/47ErSmT

#MORESresearch #Populism #TVseries #Democracy
September 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM