This pilot project aims to help the European Union better understand and address the drivers of political polarisation, while safeguarding freedom of expression and supporting evidence-based public debate. Expected outcomes include a neutral, scientifically validated methodology for monitoring and analysing political discourse online, advanced AI-powered multilingual sentiment and network analysis tools, evidence-based mitigation strategies and policy recommendations, and cross-sector collaboration networks with technology experts, fact-checkers, researchers, media organisations, and civil society. The initiative features a pan-EU knowledge exchange conference and supports alignment with EU strategies such as the Democracy Shield.
| Agency | PPPA (EU) |
|---|---|
| Region | EU |
| Country | N/A |
| Legal form | Company, NGO, Government organization, Other |
| Start date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| End date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Max funding | Up to 785,000 EUR (as planned budget for 2026) |
| Budget | 785,000 EUR for 2026 |
| Coverage | Funding covers eligible project costs as defined by the call conditions. Exact percentages or co-financing requirements are not specified in the grant overview. |