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Understanding EUROTYPES: How Cultural Perceptions Shape Discourse, Policy, and Public Opinion in the European Union
- Datum
- dinsdag 31 maart 2026
- Tijd
- Serie
- Diplomacy and Global Affairs Research Seminar Series 2026
- Bezoekadres
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Wijnhaven
Turfmarkt 99
2511 DP Den Haag - Zaal
- 3.60
Registration
Participation is free, but registration is required. Please note: this is an English-language event.
Apply hereAbout the event
The European Union brings together 27 member states, each shaped by distinct histories, traditions, and political cultures. But how do these differences play out inside the institutions that govern the Union—and how do they resonate beyond them? EUROTYPES is an ERC Starting Grant project that examines whether and how cultural perceptions influence the everyday work of EU governance. Building on insights from social psychology and cross-cultural research, the project investigates how citizens, civil servants and political elites in Brussels and across member states perceive nationalities and regions in the EU, and whether such perceptions shape how they communicate, negotiate, and make decisions. Because cultural perceptions are closely tied to stereotypes—including negative and politically charged ones—they can fuel inter-state tensions, create intra-institutional friction, and shape public narratives across the EU. Understanding these dynamics contributes to strengthening trust and combatting discriminatory practices, thereby improving the legitimacy and functioning of the EU as a whole.
About the speaker
Adina Akbik is Associate Professor of European Politics and Director of Studies at the Institute of Political Science at Leiden University. Her research focuses on EU governance from both a political science and a public administration perspective. Her work examines drivers of behaviour in EU institutions, the enforcement powers of EU agencies, and the political accountability in EU economic governance. Among other outlets, her work has been published by Cambridge University Press (2022), Comparative Political Studies and the European Journal of Political Research. In 2023, Adina was awarded an ERC Starting Grant for a project studying the role of cultural stereotypes in EU governance.
Diplomacy and Global Affairs (DGA) Research Seminar
The Diplomacy and Global Affairs (DGA) Research Seminar is a series launched by the Research Group on Diplomacy and Global Affairs at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs. The seminars of internationally acknowledged guest researchers and faculty members deal with current research topics in diplomacy, international relations, global affairs, and political economy broadly conceived and target a broad audience through their interdisciplinary focus.
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