Evolution of political extremism and its influence on contemporary social and political dialogue

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action sought to deeply analyze the evolution of political extremism and its profound influence on contemporary social and political dialogue across Europe and globally. The program aimed to foster a comprehensive understanding of extremist narratives, their dynamics, and their impact on mainstream political discourse. It focused on developing evidence-based strategies and multi-level policy recommendations to counter these threats, reinforcing democratic governance and safeguarding fundamental rights within the EU's core values.

Who is Funded: Strengthening Democracy Through Research

The 'Evolution of Political Extremism' program targets research organizations, universities, NGOs, and SMEs across Europe and associated countries, aiming to understand and counter extremist narratives to strengthen democratic governance.

What is Funded: Researching Political Extremism and Democratic Resilience

This program funds research and innovation activities focused on political extremism and its societal impact, specifically supporting projects in social sciences and humanities. It covers typical research expenses for projects moving from applied research to policy development, aiming to generate actionable recommendations.

Type and Scope of Funding: Horizon Europe Research Grants

The program offers grants to projects, with an individual project funding range typically between 2 to 3 million Euros. While specific project durations are not detailed, the Horizon Europe framework generally supports multi-year research initiatives.

Conditions and Requirements for "Evolution of Political Extremism" Projects

Applicants must meet general Horizon Europe conditions, including financial and operational capacity. Consortium-based applications are typically required for research actions. Key provisions emphasize open research processes, data transparency, and citizen engagement.

Application Procedure: Past Submissions and Evaluation

The application process for this program is now closed. Proposals were evaluated based on criteria outlined in the Work Programme General Annexes, with evaluation results communicated after the deadline.

The program is legally grounded in the Horizon Europe Framework Programme and its specific regulations, drawing authority from key EU legal acts and guided by detailed work programmes and financial regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total for topic: 9,000,000 €; Per project: 2,000,000 € to 3,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Closed

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union Member States and Associated Countries, with specific provisions for participation from certain non-EU/non-Associated Countries as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Service Sector, Social Enterprises, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Researchers, Academia, Policy Makers, Civil Society

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Policy Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

The program encourages exploitation of synergies with successful proposals from the topic 'Enhanced fight against the abuse of online gaming culture by extremists' (HORIZON-CL3-2022-FCT-01-03).

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