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Promoting inclusive social contracts to overcome societal challenges
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CO3 analyses the legacy and ongoing re-construction of social contracts, especially in the context of European integration.
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CO3 identifies the tensions and frictions that weaken social contracts in terms of long-term political, social and economic developments.
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CO3 investigates how the EU can support open and resilient social contracts through eleven country cases.
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CO3 anticipates and theorises how crises, for example the climate crisis, shape social contracts.
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CO3 co-creates policy recommendations that contribute to strong and resilient social contracts together with policymakers.
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CO3 ​develops an applicable Continuous Contract Construction model of social contracts, in support of inclusive ecological transformation, citizen involvement and wellbeing.
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CO3 interacts with a wide group of stakeholders to promote the uptake of the CO3 model and its application to diverse political contexts.