Submission Guidelines

The TRUEDEM Blog is a platform for scholars, practitioners, and experts to share insights, research, and reflections on the evolving landscape of political trust and democratic legitimacy. Hosted by the TRUEDEM network, the blog aims to foster discussions on how trust in political institutions, actors, and processes shapes democracy worldwide. It provides an opportunity to present new research, reflect on current political developments, and discuss policy solutions that can strengthen or restore trust in democratic institutions.

What We Explore?

The blog features contributions that analyze political trust from multiple perspectives, including empirical studies, theoretical reflections, and practical policy insights. We welcome contributions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Trends in political trust: How has trust in democratic institutions evolved over time, and what factors drive these changes?

• Crises and trust: How do global crises—such as economic downturns, public health emergencies, and security threats—affect citizens’ trust in governments?

• Misinformation and media dynamics: To what extent do misinformation, populism, and partisan media shape political trust?

• Comparative perspectives: How do levels of political trust vary across different countries and political systems? What can democracies learn from each other?

• Methodological approaches: What are the latest innovations in measuring and understanding political trust?

• Restoring trust: What strategies and policy solutions can help rebuild confidence in democratic governance?

Why Contribute?

The TRUEDEM Blog offers a platform to bring cutting-edge research and critical reflections on political trust to a wider audience. It provides an opportunity to connect with fellow researchers, policymakers, and engaged readers, fostering dialogue between academic and policy communities.

Contributions are welcome from scholars at all career stages, as well as practitioners working on democracy-related issues. The blog aims to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world political challenges, making insights on political trust accessible and relevant for both specialists and the broader public.

Entries are accepted throughout the year, and we encourage thought-provoking contributions that help advance the understanding of political trust in contemporary democracies.

For more information or to submit an entry, please contact office@truedem.eu. 

Submission Guidelines

Word Limit: Entries should be up to 1500 words.

Eligibility: Open to scholars at all career stages, including MA/PhD students.

Language: all entries should be in English. Blog posts should be written with a relatively wide audience in mind, including policymakers and other non-academics. We recommend that you avoid overusing acronyms and academic terms, such as Latin words, or specific terminology that may not be well known outside disciplinary circles.

Graphs/ tables: both tables and graphs can be included in the piece and are not included into the word count. Both graphs and tables must be clearly labelled, and the source of data provided in a note underneath.

References: URL links to the cited materials (whether books, articles, media or other sources) should be included throughout the text instead of references list.

Information about the author(s): short bio and a phot shall be submitted with the post.

Submission: by email to office@truedem.eu.

Publication: All submissions will be published in the TRUEDEM blog on political trust at the TRUEDEM project website (including authors and affiliations), contributing valuable insights to the ongoing discourse on political trust in Europe.

We look forward to your insights and contributions!