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Demos Helsinki is currently involved in 14 Horizon Europe projects. From exploring the societal impacts of new technologies to tackling climate challenges, these projects reflect a growing demand for research that sparks systemic change. Discover how we are working across disciplines to shape fairer, more sustainable futures.
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These three research projects are: 1) Reducing polarisation via material participation (MaDem); 2) Coastal waters under pressure – safeguarding a healthy Gulf of Finland in a changing geopolitical and environmental landscape (CoWup); and 3) Safe Water for All (WaterFall).
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We are pleased to announce that the UNDP’s Istanbul Innovation Days (IID), taking place in March 2025, will focus on shaping the next generation of public institutions for a secure and prosperous world.
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With the increasing culture of applying piloting as part of technology innovation, the need for understanding its societal implications is becoming more crucial. With the aim of understanding better the power relations, tensions and agencies pivotal to negotiating and embedding ethics across processes, we consider utilizing a framework of “design logics” to the data.
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The European Democracy Shield is a timely and commendable initiative aimed at addressing the EU’s growing democratic challenges. However, it would benefit from a more human-centered approach focusing on citizen participation, civil society engagement, and more nuanced policies on digital regulation.
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While existing scholarship has examined discursive strategies and technocratic
tendencies in EU digital policy in isolation, this article distinctively analyses their paradoxical interplay.
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New economic thinking in the UK — A curious paradox
January 11, 2022
While the UK has long been a stronghold of neoliberal economics, it has also become a hub for new economic thinking. Despite emerging collaborations among actors, challenges remain due to limited resources and differing priorities. However, with growing connections and efforts to overcome these tensions, systemic economic transformation is gaining momentum.
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New economic thinking in Finland — Action on the fringes
January 11, 2022
Finland’s intellectual and policy landscape remains dominated by neoliberalism, with limited space for alternative economic thinking. While few independent new economic actors exist, institutions like universities, labour unions, and political parties are home to new economic thinkers. Despite resistance, shifts in public discourse, such as debates around Finland’s budgetary frame, suggest opportunities for change and the growth of alternative economic narratives.
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New economic thinking in Greece — “Pregnant” with promise
January 11, 2022
Greece’s history of societal unrest fuels anti-neoliberal sentiments, but new economic thinking remains fragmented. Activism and grassroots movements thrive, yet they lack institutional backing. While heterodox economists like Yanis Varoufakis have influence, deeper collaboration is hindered by ideological divides. Opportunities lie in sustainability efforts, particularly in energy communities, which challenge traditional capitalist structures.
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