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SUMMARY:Disinformation\, Political Extremism and the Costs – An econometric analysis within the FERMI project
DESCRIPTION:The number of politically motivated crimes (politisch motivierte Kriminalität\, PMK) in Germany is on the rise. The German Ministry of the Interior’s recently presented figures point towards a sharp increase across the entire spectrum of the phenomenon. But is there a link between politically motivated crime and disinformation? And if so\, what are the effects? The FERMI* project investigates the connection between disinformation and political extremism by analysing the offline risks of disinformation. As part of this project\, BIGS has analysed the economic consequences of political extremism in several European countries. \nIn our next PizzaSeminar\, following an introduction to the FERMI platform developed within the project given by Dr. Tobias Mattes\, Dr. Adelaide Baronchelli will present the methodology and the results of the econometric analysis. The discussion focuses on how extremism—particularly in the form of extremist crimes—can be measured and integrated into a within country analysis. Using Germany and Spain as reference cases\, the seminar outlines the approach adopted within the FERMI project to construct a comparative dataset and explore how political extremism may influence economic welfare. \nThis PizzaSeminar will take place in English. Participation is possible both in person in Berlin Friedrichstraße and online. Please register via the button below. \n  \n\nRegister here\n\n  \n*The Horizon Europe project FERMI develops a framework to detect and monitor the way that Disinformation spreads\, both in terms of locations and within different segments of the society\, and supports Police Authorities to put in place relevant security countermeasures. Within the project\, BIGS focuses on a methodology to make the costs associated with disinformation and its most visible effects in the form of extremism\, more transparent and predictable. \n  \nAbout the speakers:\nDr. Adelaide Baronchelli is Senior Research Fellow at BIGS\, where she works mainly on the Horizon Europe projects FERMI and CEDAR. Prior to this\, she has been an assistant professor at the Department of Economics and Statistics at the University of Turin and was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Verona. She obtained an MSc in Economics from the University of Essex and a Ph.D. in Institutions and Policies from the Catholic University of Milan. \n  \n  \nDr. Tobias Mattes is an experienced Police Officer and Researcher. He has been a Bavarian State Police (BSP) Officer since 1999. Between 2007 and 2009 he completed his studies at the University of Applied Sciences for Legal Administration and Legal Affairs Bavaria (Department Police Management and Policing) (BayHfoeD). Later he studied at the German Police University (DHPol)\, completing the courses in 2018 with a focus on Cybercrime\, Radicalization and Extremism. As scientific researcher he is participating and coordinating several Horizon Europe and ISF projects and is member of the Security Advisory Board of the EU projects FERMI\, Perivallion and  RESONANT. Since 2019 he holds the rank of Chief-Superintendent in the BSP and leads a criminal police department. Further he holds a PhD in the field of Radicalisation and Counterterrorism.
URL:https://www.bigs-potsdam.org/en/events/disinformation-political-extremism-and-the-costs/
LOCATION:Berlin-Mitte\, Berlin\, 10117\, Deutschland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250916T090000
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SUMMARY:FERMI Final Conference
DESCRIPTION:For most of us\, disinformation seems to be largely an online phenomenon encountered on social media platforms and dubious news sites. However\, for law enforcement agencies\, the effects of online disinformation can also be seen in offline crimes\, such as when false information is used to incite physical violence. \nHorizon Europe project FERMI (Fake News Risk Mitigator) examined the nexus between disinformation and crime and developed a set of tools aimed to support law-enforcement agencies in curbing criminal actions resulting from the spread of false messaging by violent extremists. After three years of intense work the project is coming to an end\, and we are pleased to invite you to attend the \nFERMI Final Conference\non September 16th\, 2025\,\n9am – 4pm\nat Humboldt University\,\nUnter den Linden 6\, 10117 Berlin. \nIn three panels\, leading experts from academia\, technical partners and end-users will present not only the main results of the Fermi project but also insights into technology-driven solutions and the challenges facing practitioners. The agenda can be accessed here. \nParticipation is possible both in person and online. Please register until September 12th via the link below.  \n\nRegister here\n\nAbout the project:\nThe Horizon Europe project FERMI developd a framework to detect and monitor the way that disinformation spreads\, both in terms of locations and within different segments of the society\, and supports Police Authorities to put in place relevant security countermeasures. Within the project\, BIGS focused on a methodology to make the costs associated with disinformation and its most visible effects in the form of extremism\, more transparent and predictable.
URL:https://www.bigs-potsdam.org/en/events/fermi-final-conference/
LOCATION:Berlin-Mitte\, Berlin\, 10117\, Deutschland
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SUMMARY:The Effect of Terrorism on Public Attitudes and Individual Well-Being in Great Britain
DESCRIPTION:How do terrorist attacks make us feel? Beyond the immediate victims and their loved ones\, these events often trigger strong emotional and political reactions across society. Not without reason: The aim of terrorist acts is by definition to coerce a response ­­­­– a change in policy or a change in behaviour – to advance the chosen cause. Yet\, the emotional effect on the population has received surprisingly little attention. \nIn our upcoming PizzaSeminar\, Vincenzo Bove\, Professor at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca\, will present research into the emotional and social consequences of terrorism in Great Britain. His presentation will address how major attacks lead to sharp emotional shifts that spill over into attitudes about issues such as security and immigration. These findings provide an important window into how psychological responses shape public opinion and influence policy debates long after the attacks themselves. The seminar will explore the mechanisms behind these changes and together we will discuss what they mean for resilience and democratic discourse. \nThe Pizza Seminar is part of our FERMI project\, in which we aim to measure the effects of disinformation. The PizzaSeminar will be held in English\, participation is possible both in person in Berlin-Mitte\, Friedrichstraße 185 and online. As usual\, there will be time for questions and discussion after the presentation. Please register via the button below. \n\nRegister Here\n\n  \nAbout the speaker:\nVincenzo Bove is Professor of Economics at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca.  He is also Honorary Professor in the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) at the University of Warwick and RAND Europe Associate. His research expertise lies in the fields of political economy and conflict resolution. His current research interests include civil-military relations\, defence economics\, international migration\, military interventions\, UN peacekeeping operations and terrorism. His research has been funded by the AXA Research Fund\, the British Academy\, the Economic and Social Research Council\, the Folke Bernadotte Academy and the Swedish Research Council.
URL:https://www.bigs-potsdam.org/en/events/the-effect-of-terrorism-on-public-attitudes-and-individual-well-being-in-great-britain/
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SUMMARY:Sino-Russian Relations in the 2020s: Transactional or Trustful?
DESCRIPTION:The world is focusing on the war in the Middle East\, and is sometimes reminded that the war in Ukraine is still ongoing. Occasionally\, the question arises as to what impact these wars have on our systemic rival\, China\, and to what extent Russia and China collaborate or even coordinate their actions. In our next PizzaSeminar\, we will take a closer look at this relationship to gain a better understanding of it and its potential impact on us in the post-war period. \nHow close are China and Russia really when it comes to military-industrial cooperation? Are widely held assumptions in Western policy debates supported by empirical evidence? And what can we expect from this relationship in the years to come? Our speaker\, Lauri M. Heinonen\, will present his research on the Sino-Russian military-industrial cooperation\, drawing on original Russian and Chinese sources. His analysis challenges common narratives by arguing that the relationship between the two countries is less advanced and less aligned than often suggested in Western reports. \nThe presentation will highlight key areas of cooperation as well as underlying tensions and limitations in the bilateral relationship. It will also provide insights into how both countries navigate strategic interests that do not always converge. \nFinally\, the PizzaSeminar will offer an outlook on possible future scenarios for Sino-Russian relations and their implications for global security. Together\, we will discuss what these findings mean for international security policy and strategic assessments. If you want to come prepared\, you can read Lauris full analysis here. \nThe main language of the event is English\, however\, questions during the discussion can be asked in German. Participation is possible both in person in Berlin-Mitte\, Friedrichstraße 185 and online. Please register via the button below. \n\nRegister Here\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nLauri M. Heinonen is a doctoral researcher at the University of Bamberg\, Germany\, a visiting researcher at the University of Helsinki\, Finland\, and a project researcher at the Finnish National Defence University (FNDU). His dissertation concerns early modern trade on the Rhine and his work at the University of Helsinki concerns history of innovation and technology. His presentation at BIGS concerns his research into Sino-Russian relations at the Arctic Axis project of the FNDU where the research group studies Sino-Russian cooperation in the Arctic region. \n 
URL:https://www.bigs-potsdam.org/en/events/sino-russian-relations-in-the-2020s-transactional-or-trustful/
LOCATION:Berlin-Mitte\, Berlin\, 10117\, Deutschland
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