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Delve into the latest insights and analyses with our projects, where evidence meets action. 
Our research illuminates the pathways to enhanced civic engagement and democratic participation, offering actionable recommendations for policymakers, activists, and citizens alike.

Ian 2024: Actori ai scenei politice internaționale în mediul online românesc

The topics that provide contexts for mentions and views are diverse but notably include the war in Ukraine, the protest of European farmers, and the conflict situation in the Middle East. At the top of the mentions ranking is the EU, closely followed by Ukraine. Following closely behind, almost equally, are the USA and Russia.…

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Monthly Reports

Virality Index – OCT-DEC 2023

The data analyzed below in this report are relevant for October 1 – December 31, 2023. In this analysis, we were interested in discovering the most viral Romanian Facebook content related to a number of state actors and international organizations relevant to Romania: the EU, NATO, the US, Germany, France, the UK, Israel, Russia, China,…

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Quarterly Reports

Other projects

2023 – Actori ai scenei politice internaționale în mediul online românesc
11 Jan 2024
Monthly Reports
Retrospectiva anului. Ce lecții ne învață 2023 pentru anul electoral 2024
29 Dec 2023
Annual Reports
NOV 2023. Actori ai scenei politice internaționale în mediul online românesc
12 Dec 2023
Monthly Reports
OCT 2023. Actori ai scenei politice internaționale în mediul online românesc
10 Nov 2023
Monthly Reports
Fact over Fiction: Solutions for Combating Climate Misinformation
08 Nov 2023
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Engage with the narratives that are shaping the future of public discourse.
Explore our Updates section for thought-provoking pieces that blend scholarly insight with real-world implications.
Soldier Military And Man And Woman Salute In Natu 2023 11 27 05 29 41 Utc (1)

Dileme în relația civil – militar în democrații. Greșesc comandanții militari când vorbesc cu presa?

„Eu personal, nu neapărat ca militar, consider că Federația Rusă nu se va opri aici. Dacă va câștiga în Ucraina, principala țintă va fi Republica Moldova. Vom asista la tensiuni în Balcanii de Vest. Sunt mai mult decât convins că politica președintelui Putin va escalada în perioada imediat următoare”, spunea în luna ianuarie Șeful Statului…

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Woman Depositing Voting Ballot Into Ballot Box At 2024 01 09 18 45 57 Utc (1)

De ce sunt atât de importante alegerile europene în acest an și care este miza pentru România

Iulia Huiu În 2007, proaspăt intrată ca membru cu drepturi depline în Uniunea Europeană, România desfășura primele alegeri europarlamentare, pe fondul unei creșteri economice și cu speranța dată de perspectivele de dezvoltare. În 2024, ne așteaptă în România cea de-a cincea rundă de alegeri europene, iar contextul este cu totul diferit. Trăim într-o realitate profund…

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The House Of Representatives 2023 11 27 05 05 40 Utc (1)

Întâlnirea dintre Joe Biden și Xi Jinping – concluzii și evaluări

Iulia Huiu La începutul lunii noiembrie, pentru prima dată în 23 de ani, spațiul dedicat urșilor panda de la Grădina Zoologică Smithsonian din Washington DC a rămas gol. Tian Tian, Mei Xiang și puiul lor Xiao Qi Ji au pornit pe drumul de întoarcere în China, după ce acordul prin care fuseseră împrumutați grădinii zoologice…

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More about the center

At the heart of societal change, the Center for Civic Participation and Democracy stands as a beacon of innovation and engagement.
We bridge the gap between academic insight and civic action, fostering a community where dialogue, research, and collaboration shape the democratic landscape. Our mission: to empower individuals and communities for a vibrant, participatory future.

Meet the team

Meet the dedicated team behind the Center, a diverse group of thinkers and doers committed to fostering civic engagement. 
Their combined expertise and passion drive our mission forward, making a tangible impact on the fabric of democracy.
Dan Sultănescu

Dan Sultănescu

Research Director
Political science and public communication expert, with experience since 2000 in political campaigns, elections and public communication projects. He holds a PhD at SNSPA, in the field of communication, with a thesis regarding the effects of new media on civic participation and electoral mobilization. He is one of the founders of CPD@SNSPA. He holds a BA…
Daniel Buti

Daniel Buti

Executive Director
Lecturer at the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (Department of International Relations and European Integration), holds a PhD in Political Sciences and he is the author of several books and articles regarding the post-communist Romanian political system and public participation. He worked as an expert or coordinator in various projects and research studies concerning public…
Remus Pricopie

Remus Pricopie

Honorary President
Rector of SNSPA (The National University of Political Studies and Public Administration), Former Minister of Education (December 2012 - December 2014), President of the Board of Directors of the Romanian – US Fulbright Commission, Deputy Member of the Board of the International Association of Universities. He holds a PhD in Political Sciences and he is…

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Our collaborations span academia, civil society, and the public sector, each being vital in amplifying our impact and driving forward the cause of civic participation.

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