Project Reflections

This series of short video messages brings together concluding reflections from members of the TRUEDEM project team. In these recordings, contributors discuss the themes that shaped the project, the conceptual and empirical challenges involved in studying political and institutional trust, and the insights that emerged from their respective work packages. Several reflect on broader trends affecting political trust across Europe and consider the implications of TRUEDEM’s findings for future research and policy.  Taken together, these reflections offer a multifaceted conclusion to the project. They highlight the diversity of perspectives within TRUEDEM, the collaborative experience of the team, and the key questions that arose throughout the research process. The collection provides a concise yet substantive overview of what the project has achieved and what issues remain important to address moving forward.