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Tackling Conspiracy Theories by Fostering Resilience and Political Self-Efficacy in Democracies. Funded by EU Horizon Europe Grant 101178926. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and may not necessarily reflect those of the EU.

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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Working with parliamentary debates, legislative records or political discourse? 📊 We have just released an updated protocol to collect parliamentary data systematically and reproducibly from 8 European parliaments! Explore it here: tact-forsed.eu/2026/10/06/u... #OpenScience #PoliticalResearch
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Updated Resource for Researchers Working with Parliamentary Records - TaCT-FoRSED
Does your research rely on parliamentary debates, legislative records, or political discourse? If so, the TaCT‑FoRSED project has developed a resource that
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
How can democracies remain resilient in times of transformation? Don't miss today's congress at @unipassauresearch.bsky.social, where @stefanchristoph.bsky.social and Oliver Hidalgo will discuss alongside other researchers. Wishing all a stimulating event! #DemocraticResilience #PoliticalTheory
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
How can democracies remain resilient in times of transformation? Don't miss today's congress at @unipassauresearch.bsky.social, where @stefanchristoph.bsky.social and Oliver Hidalgo will discuss alongside other researchers. Wishing all a stimulating event! #DemocraticResilience #PoliticalTheory
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🎤We are at #EPOP2026! @aleferna.bsky.social of @uab.cat will present TaCT-FoRSED research today at 11:30. His talk, “Does Control Item Prevalence Structure Matter in List Experiments?”, explores new ways to measure conspiracy beliefs more accurately. If you're at EPOP, please come along! 👏
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
TaCT is coming to @ecpr.bsky.social general conference! @aleferna.bsky.social, @galais.bsky.social @stefanchristoph.bsky.social & Oliver Hidalgo from our team will present their recent research on #conspiracytheories and threats to #democracy. We look forward to seeing you there! #ecprgc2026
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
We've been sharing our research - one thing is clear: #conspiracythinking isn’t just about beliefs. It’s about emotions, identity, and the way people experience democracy. @stefanchristoph.bsky.social @galais.bsky.social @mguinjoan.bsky.social @aleferna.bsky.social tact-forsed.eu/2026/07/13/f...
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From Belief to Behaviour: How Conspiracies Shape Democratic Life - TaCT-FoRSED
What happens when some stories told to explain the world stop being just stories—and begin reshaping democracy itself?
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
TaCT-FoRSED brought game-based learning to @unipassauresearch.bsky.social ! 🎮 40 students + 7 teachers explored disinformation with Headline Hunter, spotting AI made headlines. Interested? Find out more here: tact-forsed.eu/2026/06/12/w... #MediaLiteracy #GameBasedLearning #ConspiracyTheories
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🎉 ACTOR membership is now open! 🎉 Join the Association of Conspiracy Theory Researchers, an interdisciplinary hub connecting scholars, students & educators working on conspiracy theories and related topics. 👉 Apply: actornet.org/join-us/ #ACTOR #ConspiracyTheories #AcademicNetworking
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Aún estás a tiempo de presentar tu solicitud para esta gran oportunidad, ¡pero date prisa! ⏰⏰El plazo de presentación de solicitudes finaliza este viernes 24 de abril.⏰⏰
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Would you like to work on tackling #conspiracytheories and improving democratic resilience? Looking for a postdoctoral position? Our colleagues at the University of Granada have a great opportunity! 👉 Details: investigacion.ugr.es/sites/vic/in... 👉Apply: investigacion.ugr.es/recursos-hum...
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Thank you for being at out conference - its great to have you here! Glad you are enjoying the wonderful city of Prague ☺️
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
📍 Prague here we come! Engaging with Conspiracy Theories, Fostering Democracy starts tomorrow @charlesuni.cuni.cz: two days of interdisciplinary debate on #ConspiracyTheories and #Democracy! Ahead of it, catch up with fresh project insights 👉 tact-forsed.eu/2026/03/27/s... #HorizonEurope
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Spring newsletter is out- read about our progress tackling #conspiracytheories! Work of @stefanchristoph.bsky.social @beetroot.bsky.social @alexyendell.bsky.social @mguinjoan.bsky.social @galais.bsky.social @aleferna.bsky.social @romeroreche.bsky.social & many more! tact-forsed.eu/2026/03/27/s...
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Spring 2026 Edition of 'Behind the Curtain' the newsletter of the TaCT-FoRSED project is released. - TaCT-FoRSED
We are delighted to bring you the Spring 2026 edition of 'Behind the Curtain', the bi-annual newsletter of the TaCT-FoRSED project, bringing together the
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
📣 Conference programme released! Two days of keynotes, panels, and discussion on conspiracy theories, democracy, and resilience at our April 2026 conference in Prague. 👉 Full programme: tact-forsed.eu/2026/03/23/p... #AcademicConference #ConspiracyTheories #Disinformation #DemocraticResilience
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Programme for "Engaging with Conspiracy Theories, Fostering Democracy" conference is now available - TaCT-FoRSED
We’re delighted to share the full programme for our international conference “Engaging with Conspiracy Theories, Fostering Democracy: Dynamics, Drivers and
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
🔔 Registration closing soon! Sign up for “Engaging with Conspiracy Theories, Fostering Democracy” before Monday 23rd March. Details below 👇
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Registration is now open for our conference @charlesuni.cuni.cz in Prague (9–10 April 2026)! Sign up by 23rd March and join us to explore conspiracy theories & democracy. Details: tact-forsed.eu/2026/03/05/r... #AcademicConference #ConspiracyTheories #Disinformation #DemocraticResilience
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Registration Now Open for the “Engaging with Conspiracy Theories, Fostering Democracy: Dynamics, Drivers and Defences,” Conference in Prague - TaCT-FoRSED
We are pleased to announce that registration is now officially open for the international conference “Engaging with Conspiracy Theories, Fostering Democracy:
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Just back from a great meeting in Granada despite the rain! We’re advancing work on #conspiracytheories, #democraticresilience, and evidence‑based resources for educators + policymakers. Want to know more? 📣 Our next newsletter is coming soon — subscribe here: tact-forsed.eu/newsletter-s...
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
We have just released a protocol for collecting #parliamentaryrecords data. Built with Python, it streamlines gathering debates, bills etc. Adaptable for any parliament or topic. The work of @romeroreche.bsky.social & team! #ResearchTools #DemocracyResearch tact-forsed.eu/2026/02/07/t...
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TaCT-FoRSED Releases Protocol for Collecting Parliamentary Records Data - TaCT-FoRSED
The TaCT‑FoRSED project has created a protocol for data collection from parliamentary records. The protocol provides a comprehensive guide for gathering
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
🎉Happy New Year to our followers & project partners🎉 Lots to come from @tact-forsed.bsky.social in 2026: - results of our surveys and case studies on #ConspiracyTheories and #Democracy - more #OER - international conference @charlesuni.cuni.cz - & much more! Watch this space! tact-forsed.eu
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Great response to our CfP! Engaging with Conspiracy Theories, Fostering Democracy conference at @charlesuni.cuni.cz. The scientific committee has met and selected abstracts: tact-forsed.eu/2025/12/16/e... Looking forward to it😀 #AcademicConference #ConspiracyTheories #DemocraticResilience
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Engaging with Conspiracy Theories, Fostering Democracy Conference: List of Abstracts published. - TaCT-FoRSED
We are delighted by the enthusiastic response to our recent call for papers for the Engaging with Conspiracy Theories, Fostering Democracy conference we will
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Conspiracism isn’t just a belief - it’s a political identity! Our first paper (just published 😀) shows how it threatens democracy. We also outline strategies to build resilience. 🔗 Read more here: tact-forsed.eu/resourcespub... #ConspiracyTheories #PoliticalIdentity #DemocraticResilience
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
📢 Final call for papers! Engaging with Conspiracy Theories, Fostering Democracy — Prague, 9–10 Apr 2026. Submit by THIS FRIDAY 5 Dec 2025! Topics: #ConspiracyTheories, #Disinformation, #Democracy and more! 👉👉 tact-forsed.eu/2025/10/07/c.... #AcademicConference
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Call for papers for International Conference organised by TaCT-FoRSED! - TaCT-FoRSED
* CALL FOR PAPERS * Deadline: December 5th, 2025 *
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
We are delighted Headline Hunter, our debut #OER, is now live with manual & materials! 👉👉https://tact-forsed.eu/resourcespublications/ Create human headlines, spot them among AI fakes, boost #MediaLiteracy & #AILiteracy. Lesson plans coming early 2026😊 #GameBasedLearning #DemocraticEducation
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
📢Calling #politicaltheory, #anthropology, #folkloristics, #sociology, #education, #securitystudies, #culturalstudies, #mediastudies, #socialpsychology researchers! The #callforpapers for our conference engaging with #conspiracytheories and fostering #democracy is still open 📌
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Our first newsletter has arrived - read more about how we plan to tackle #conspiracytheories! The work of @stefanchristoph.bsky.social @beetroot.bsky.social @alexyendell.bsky.social @mguinjoan.bsky.social @galais.bsky.social @romeroreche.bsky.social and many more! tact-forsed.eu/2025/10/20/b...
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Behind the Curtain: First Newsletter from the TaCT-FoRSED project published - TaCT-FoRSED
Our project aims to tackle conspiracy theories by carrying out a programme of research to better understand the impact of conspiracy theories on the adoption
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
This great #postdoc opportunity to work on #conspiracytheories and #democraticresilience closes this week - there's still time, but hurry! Our colleagues @galais.bsky.social and @mguinjoan.bsky.social are #hiring at @uab.cat and look forward to hearing from you. More info in the post below:
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
There's still time to apply for this great postdoc opportunity to research #ConspiracyTheories!
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
#ConferenceAnnouncement: call for papers for our 1st International Conference! Engaging with #ConspiracyTheories, fostering #democracy: dynamics, drivers and defences 9th and 10th April 2026 at @charlesuni.cuni.cz Deadline for papers: 5th Dec 2025. Interested? 👇👇 tact-forsed.eu/2025/10/07/c...
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Call for papers for International Conference organised by TaCT-FoRSED! - TaCT-FoRSED
* CALL FOR PAPERS * Deadline: December 5th, 2025 *
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Would you like to work on tackling #conspiracytheories and improving democratic resilience? Are you looking for a postdoctoral position? Our colleagues @galais.bsky.social and @mguinjoan.bsky.social at @uab.cat have this great opportunity: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/377587 Deadline 16th October!
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
We recently held the 2nd TaCT-FoRSED meeting @charlesuni.cuni.cz to discuss progress and plans for our work researching and implementing measures to tackle #conspiracytheories and strengthen #democraticresilience. Our first newsletter will be out soon - so watch this space for further news!
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Attending @ipsa.org congress? Wondering how #conspiracism affects #democracy? Don't miss @stefanchristoph.bsky.social presenting “Levels of Conspiracism and Factors for Mitigation: A Comparative Case-Study Framework” tomorrow (16th July) at 11:00 AM (local time). #IPSA2025 #politicalscience
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TaCT-FoRSED Project @tact-forsed.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Over the next 3 years our @tact-forsed.bsky.social project will research and implement measures to tackle #conspiracytheories and to strengthen #democratic resilience. Check out our website here: tact-forsed.eu
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TaCT-FoRSED: Tackling Conspiracy Theories by Fostering Resilience and Political Self- Efficacy in Democracies
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Uni Passau Research Magazine @unipassauresearch.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
How to make democracies more resilient to #conspiracy #theories? Researchers from across #Europe are currently launching the new #HorizonEU project #TaCTFoRSED at our university. Over the next three years they will explore conspiracist identities and how to counter them. #PolComm #EduSky #PolSky
Educational researcher Dr Hannes Birnkammerer from the University of Passau is one of the coordinators of the newly launched project TaCT-FoRSED.Political scientist Professor Oliver Hidalgo coordinates the Europe-wide network and welcomes participants from all over Europe to the University of Passau.Stefan Christoph from the University of Passau is one of the postdoctoral researchers in the EU-HORIZON-funded project TaCT-FoRSED.
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