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This funding call under the Horizon Europe program, titled "Countering and preventing radicalisation, extremism, hate speech and polarisation," addresses urgent societal challenges threatening democracy and social cohesion. It targets the growing phenomena of radicalisation, extremism, incitement to hatred, and polarisation, amplified by social and traditional media. Proposals should explore the drivers of these issues and provide actionable solutions to mitigate them. A key focus is understanding how algorithm-driven personalisation fosters polarised environments and facilitates the spread of hate speech and extremist narratives.
The call encourages multi-stakeholder engagement, involving media organisations, policymakers, civil society, educational institutions, and digital platforms. Research themes include analysing hate ecosystems, the intersection of disinformation and extremism, and the role of traditional and social media in countering harmful narratives. Proposals must incorporate historical and comparative analyses, ensuring insights are contextualised and relevant to contemporary challenges.
Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with the EU Knowledge Hub on radicalisation prevention and align with the priorities of the Radicalisation Awareness Networks (RAN). Clustering and cooperation with other EU-funded initiatives are strongly encouraged.
Expected outcomes include enhanced policymaking, innovative tools for detecting and countering hate speech, improved media literacy, and comprehensive training resources for educators. The overall goal is to build resilient societies equipped to counter radicalisation, prevent polarisation, and foster democratic participation.
Opening: 15 May 2025
Deadline(s): 16 Sep 2025
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This funding opportunity represents a pre-agreed draft that has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission. The final, approved version is expected to be published in the first quarter of 2025. This draft is provided for informational purposes and may be used to preliminarily form consortia and develop project ideas, but it is offered without any guarantees or warranties.
Expected Outcome
Projects must contribute to:
- Effective countermeasures against radicalisation, hate speech, and polarisation
- Evidence-based policymaking
- Insights into radicalisation’s impact on youth and social environments
- Understanding of successful extremist campaigns and their mechanisms
- Improved tools for mapping and countering hate ecosystems and disinformation
Scope
The scope focuses on combating radicalisation, extremism, hate speech, and polarisation by addressing their drivers, including confirmation bias and algorithmic personalisation. It involves stakeholders across societal sectors, with a specific focus on both online and offline social networks, media, and education.