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Research & innovation project on how moral emotions in politics both unite and divide society. #HorizonEU.

Nine European orgs.; over 10 scientific disciplines.

More about us: https://mores-horizon.eu
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The latest MORES newsletter is now live on our website.

Featuring our new AI tool, MORES Pulse, which detects emotions in text—plus an exclusive interview with the researchers behind it and open-access publications from our teams.

🔗Read + subscribe🧪: mores-horizon.eu/newsletter

#MORESresearch #AI
A woman stands against a white wall, wearing a long-sleeve mustard-yellow shirt and dark trousers, holding a smartphone in both hands and smiling. Bold text on the image reads: “Newsletter: Teaching AI to Read Human Emotion,” with a white speech bubble icon, small in size, positioned above the text within a yellow circle. The background features abstract gray shapes symbolising MORES's quotation mark icon. Photo: Adobe Stock; composition: MORES project.
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Can moral emotions help bridge political divides?

In a podcast with @revdem2020.bsky.social, Zsolt Boda explores the dangers of emotional extremes in politics and their impact on democracy. Boda (pictured) also introduces MORES project tools and findings 🧪

Follow the podcast: bit.ly/4nyHBIo
Portrait of Zsolt Boda, research professor at ELTE Centre for Social Sciences in Budapest and principal investigator of the MORES project. The image is overlaid with text reading: “Podcast: How Emotions Shape our Political Identities." Credit: MORES project.
November 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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New MORES study of 28 European democracies finds: higher polarisation weakens democratic accountability. As divisions grow, accountability further declines.🧪

Read more and download the study:

📖https://mores-horizon.eu/blog/when-democracy-erodes-from-within

#MORESresearch #Democracy
A portrait-style image featuring Bendegúz Plesz, a man in a brown blazer and striped shirt against a neutral background. Below the portrait, a quote is displayed in white text on a black background with blue quotation marks: "Polarisation is not only personal—it is structural. It reshapes institutions, media, and participation in ways that systematically weaken democratic accountability." The quote is attributed to Bendegúz Plesz, MORES researcher at ELTE Centre for Social Sciences. Credit: MORES. A square graphic with a blue background featuring a Veronika Patkos, a woman dressed in a white shirt. A quote in white text and abstract white quotes are placed below. The quote itself reads: "Whether comparing countries or looking within them, the pattern is the same: higher polarisation goes hand in hand with weaker democratic accountability." The quote is attributed to Veronika Pathós, MORES researcher at ELTE Centre for Social Sciences. Credit: MORES. A square graphic featuring a quote in white text on a blue background with abstract white quotation marks. The quote itself reads: "Our study shows that polarisation itself—through institutions, media, and participation—weakens democratic accountability even when partisanship is considered." The quote is attributed to Veronika Pathós, MORES researcher at ELTE Centre for Social Sciences. The design is minimalist, emphasizing the message with subtle visual accents. Credit: MORES.
October 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Our next MORES newsletter arrives tomorrow 🗞️

It features an interview with the team behind MORES Pulse AI — a new multilingual tool that detects emotions in text and helps users assess and shape communication.

Sign up today 👉 preview.mailerlite.io/forms/957275...

#MORES #AI #Research #Science
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October 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Can metaverses change how we feel about real-life politics?

@gameinsociety.bsky.social thinks so.

He built MetaMORES—a 3D space for emotional expression & collective decision-making. It’s a game, but also a way to explore how political choices unfold online.

👉https://bit.ly/mauco

#Research 🧪
October 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Can democracies resist the emotional pull of “the people” versus “the elites”?

MORES researchers are testing whether spotting emotional triggers and manipulative cues can help citizens push back against divisive rhetoric—& protect democratic debate.

🧪 mores-horizon.eu/blog/can-dem...

#Populism
Headshot of Eran Halperin, Professor and MORES Co-Investigator at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. A quote appears at the bottom: 'We are interested in examining when and how populism—and populist rhetoric—becomes corrosive to democratic institutions.' Neutral background with the subject in formal attire. Credit: MORES.
September 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Just launched: MORES Pulse, a free, research-based AI tool that reveals emotions hidden in text.

Perfect for researchers, journalists, communicators & anyone curious about how emotions drive narratives.🧪

Learn more: bit.ly/4nsLvU9

#MORESresearch #AI #TechForGood #HorizonEU #emotions
#Tools
September 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Can fiction teach us something real about politics? 🎬

MORES researcher @tscher.bsky.social at @viadrina.eu analyses 3 European TV shows—and explains how their protagonists turn anger into inclusive governance.🧪

▶️ Full explainer: bit.ly/47ErSmT

#MORESresearch #Populism #TVseries #Democracy
September 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Why do we feel collective fear—climate change, migrants?

Fear protects us from danger and can coordinate smart action. However, it can also be stretched into endless “crisis” talk by politicians, which can manipulate and divide.🧪

Learn how to spot the framing: mores-horizon.eu/glossary/fear
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September 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Joy is short-lived—but it forms lasting memories and can be deeply social.

We explore how joy strengthens group identity and brings people together in moments of political meaning. 🧪

Learn why joy matters for democracy: mores-horizon.eu/glossary/joy

#MORESresearch #Emotions #Society #HorizonEU
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August 28, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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New MORES study reveals how TV series portray “angry citizens” rising against elites—not to divide, but to govern inclusively. These fictional stories offer a counterpoint to real-life illiberal populism.🧪

By T.Scherer & co-authors @viadrina.eu

Download the study at: mores-horizon.eu/publications
Vasily Goloborodko, a fictional character played by Volodymyr Zelensky (the president of Ukraine) in "Servant of the People [2015-2019]," is depicted wearing a suit, holding a mace, and riding a bike. His expression is serious, and he looks straight forward. The backdrop is golden, with "WORKING PAPER" on the left and a title: "European TV Series Reimagine Populism." Image credit: Servant of the People.
August 14, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Emotions move politics. But NGOs can learn to move people—ethically.

Join MORES’ FREE online Master Class (Sept 10–12) and learn how to:

✨ Activate emotions for good
🛡 Counter toxic manipulation
💪 Lead with resilience

Based on MORES research🧪

Apply by Aug 31: bit.ly/3UPiG7m

#CivilSociety #NGO
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August 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Another peer-reviewed article from MORES is out in Frontiers in Political Science🧪

Rudolf Metz debunks three myths on poor political leadership. It's not always a personality flaw; leadership, followers, and permissive environments contribute.

👉 mores-horizon.eu/publications
#leadership #emotions
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July 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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From #AnimalCrossing protests to #Pride parades in @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com, political life is entering the metaverse.

Read about civic participation in virtual worlds—& stay tuned for a MORES experiment👉 mores-horizon.eu/blog/avatars...

@gameinsociety.bsky.social #MORESresearch #emotions🧪
July 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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📖 Read more about Assya Kavrakova and the ECAS team in our experts page: mores-horizon.eu/experts/assy...

#collaboration #teamwork #research #socialimpact #citizenengagement #crowdsourcing #survey #MORESresearch #emotions #politics #citizenship #policymaking #HorizonEurope @ecas-europe.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Citizens shape policy! 🇪🇺

Meet Assya Kavrakova of @ecas-europe.bsky.social, a MORES partner working to amplify citizen voices in EU policymaking.

She and her team launched a survey to gather our views on war, climate, and more.

Join in: crowdsourcing.ecas.org/en/Mores

#MORESresearch #EUPolicy
Portrait of Assya Kavrakova, a woman with medium-length dark hair and a calm expression, standing against a plain light background. She wears a black top and gazes slightly to the side. Below her image is a black panel featuring a quote in white italicized text: “Democracy is much more than voting! It is about making citizens heard between elections. Our work in MORES contributes to that” — Assya Kavrakova, Executive Director & MORES Team Leader at ECAS. Three abstract blue speech-bubble-like shapes appear just below her neckline, adding a visual element that suggests dialogue or civic engagement. Credit: MORES. 🧪
June 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Guilt arises from actions we think have harmed others. But it also shapes politics, from apologies to blame games. The new MORES glossary entry looks at this complex moral emotion & how politicians use (or avoid) it in public life.

Read more: mores-horizon.eu/glossary/guilt 🧪

Follow us for more🙏
A stylised image of a man sitting on a couch, his hand covering his face in a gesture of emotional strain or contemplation. The lighting casts a warm, moody tone with deep shadows and a greenish-yellow backdrop. Abstract dark blue shapes overlay the frame, adding visual weight. In the lower left corner, a blue circular icon labeled “Glossary” accompanies bold white text that reads: “Guilt and the Politics of Moral Repair.” Photo: Nik Shuliahin/Unsplashed. Image: MORES.
June 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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New glossary post from MORES: Disgust.

This moral emotion evolved from food aversion to social condemnation. While it builds cohesion, it can also exclude others.

Explore how disgust shapes public norms and politics.

🧪🔗 mores-horizon.eu/glossary/dis...

#Science #MoralEmotions #MORESresearch
A man with a scrunched face and furrowed brow expresses disgust, holding one hand up in a defensive gesture. He wears a textured orange sweater against a vibrant purple background, overlaid with abstract yellow and pink shapes. The image includes the text: “Glossary – Disgust: A Universal Emotion of Aversion” in bold white lettering. Image: MORES/ Photo: Adobe Stock.
June 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Anger, pride, contempt—these moral emotions shape how we engage with politics.

🔍 We launched a crowdsourcing activity to learn how emotions affect your views on important EU policies.

Your opinion makes a difference. Have your say:

🔗https://mores-horizon.eu/news/have-your-say-about-eu-policies 🧪
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May 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Anger, pride, fear. Moral emotions shape today’s politics. On Standard Time of @eurozine.bsky.social, researchers Boda, Szabó & Salmela from MORES and @pledge-project.bsky.social explore case studies—and why emotions matter.

📻 Watch: mores-horizon.eu/videos

#MORESresearch #Politics #Emotions
May 20, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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🚨 New analysis!

To understand the narrative driving the radical right in Poland, start with the joke. And then look at the anger just beneath the laughter.

MORES co-investigator Artur Lipiński explains the strategy and emotions behind the Confederation's TikTok stunts.🧪

Learn more👉 bit.ly/4iVWJNO
Two men (Konrad Berkowicz, Polish politician on the right) in suits are sitting in a funny, homemade Flintstones-style car—a barrel serves as the front wheel, and it has a fabric roof. Amused onlookers snapped photos as the scene unfolded on the city street. Photo Credit: Social Media Reproduction/ MORES.
May 9, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Politicians often speak to our hearts.

Gabriella Szabó, deputy PI of MORES, is studying how political actors use emotional language to steer public discourse—and how that shapes our moral judgments.

👉 mores-horizon.eu/experts/gabr...

#MORESresearch #Emotions #Politics #Collaboration #HorizonEU
The image shows researcher Gabriella Szabó, wearing glasses, a grey-blue scarf, and a light grey sweater, smiling at the camera. Below her image, a caption reads: "Moral-emotional expressions in politics are a double-edged sword, capable of uniting and dividing us. Our research helps uncover their influence on politics, society, and democracy". Below the quote, her credentials are given: "Gabriella Szabó, Senior Researcher at HUN-REN CSS and Deputy Principal Investigator of the MORES project". Credit: MORES.
April 24, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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We express gratitude when saying “thanks”. But it is also a moral emotion that reinforces prosocial behaviour.

Gratitude creates a sense of moral responsibility. The twist: it can draw the line between “us” & “them.”

💬 How do you experience gratitude in your community?

Learn more🧪👉 bit.ly/3Y0LnjP
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April 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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New MORES research finds that, in illiberal contexts, people with authoritarian tendencies actually believe democracy is doing better than it is—an illusion that can weaken democratic safeguards.

🧪Read the full study by Márton Hadarics and MORES co-investigator Péter Krekó: bit.ly/3EeP7aP
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April 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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🚨New MORES research!

Why do some political leaders inspire devotion while others are outright rejected?

Researchers Rudolf Metz & Bendegúz Plesz explore the links between emotional attachment, charismatic leadership, populist attitudes, and polarisation.

🧪 mores-horizon.eu/blog/the-cha...
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April 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM