CIDD’s work is organised around six research directions. Each direction brings together center members, doctoral students and external collaborators and can be the starting point for joint projects.
Public policies and democratic institutions
We examine how digital technologies influence the formulation and implementation of public policies and their impact on the legitimacy and effectiveness of democratic institutions.
Example topics
- digital government and the quality of public services
- transparency, accountability and trust in institutions
- political legitimacy and the rule of law in the European Union
Identity and migration in the digital era
We study identity transformations and migration in the context of globalization and digitalization, and their impact on social cohesion.
Example topics
- diasporas and transnational communities
- public discourse on migration and refugees
- European identity and social cohesion
Public communication and digital media
We investigate fundamental changes in the digital communication environment and their impact on public information, participation on social networks and information manipulation.
Example topics
- disinformation, fake news and information resilience
- digital journalism and new media
- analysis of media content and public discourse
Political participation and mobilization
We investigate new forms of political participation enabled by digital technologies and their role in mobilizing citizens and influencing political decisions.
Example topics
- electoral behaviour and elections
- protests, social movements and civil society
- online civic participation tools and active citizenship
Political leadership in the digital era
We analyse leadership and political communication strategies in the context of the widespread use of digital platforms and social networks.
Example topics
- political leaders’ communication on digital platforms
- populism and polarization online
- election campaigns and digital political marketing
Transnationalism and globalization
We research the interactions between globalization, migration and digitalization, focusing on their impact on democratic governance and on national and international political institutions.
Example topics
- European governance and integration
- cross-border cooperation
- global challenges for national democracies
Do you have a project idea in one of these areas? We welcome collaboration proposals from universities, research institutes, public institutions and civil society organisations.