Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) announces the two -day event Conferencewhich will take place on August 24 and 25, 2025 at the KEDEA premises. At the center of the conference will find the results of research programs Datis and Eupoplinkimplemented under the auspices of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Congress will be attended by distinguished researchers and experts From the fields of Political Science, the Methodology of Social Research, European Studies and Public Communication. The aim is to showcase modern research data and the presentation innovative methods concerning issues such as inclusionthe populismthe Euroscepticism And the mapping of political attitudes in Europe.

Datis: Innovative approaches to social cohesion

The research program Datis (Data for Inclusive Societies) focuses on studying the factors that either reinforce or intercept the social inclusion in modern Greek society. Through innovative methodological approaches, Datis seeks deeper understanding of social cohesion In Greece, highlighting new perspectives on social inequalities and the integration of different social groups.

The program is implemented in the context of National Plan of Recovery and Resilience “Greece 2.0”by funding European Union – NextGenerationeu. The implementing carrier is the Hellenic Research and Innovation Foundation (EL.IDEK)while the scientific manager is appointed by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Professor of Political Science, John Andreas.

Eupoplink: European cooperation on populism and Euroscepticism

The European program Eupoplinkwhich coordinates AUTH, is an evolution of research venture Datapopeu. The action Cost eupoplink constitutes a broad partnership of international actors focusing on studying the relationship between populism and Euroscepticism In Europe, utilizing comparative innovative methods and analysis.

The central objective of the program is to analyze the causes and consequences of these phenomena, but also to configure proposals in order to deal with their negative effects. Eupoplink stands out as one of the few Cost actions in the social sciences worldwide and the first with Greek coordination after nearly four decades of operation of the institution.

Admission to the conference is free And it is aimed at academics, journalists, students, researchers and anyone who wishes to be informed or participate in the debate on social and political developments in Europe.

For more information and curriculum, visit the link: www.datis.gr/conference