About the project

EXPRESS2 offers an innovative response to the EU and global calls for a new, democratic, inclusive, and sustainable social contract to address inequality and other disruptive elements, mitigating political instability and uncertainty for millions in the EU.

We aim to move from tacit approval to the express approval of the EU social contract by recognising individuals and institutions as contractual parties who can express their opinions on the contract’s content, rights, and obligation.

Objectives

Drafting a new social contract

We will propose a draft for a fresh social contract between individuals and the EU, laying out rights and responsibilities for all parties.

Promoting deliberation and participation

We aim to foster active involvement and dialogue among Europe's inhabitants to ensure that different perspectives shape the social contract.

Addressing disruptive elements

We will identify and tackle disruptive factors such as inequality and polarization to strengthen social cohesion.

Proposing recommendations

Based on our research, we will provide actionable recommendations to enhance and evolve the social contract over time.

Governing boards

From providing strategic guidance to ensuring effective implementation, our governing bodies play a vital role in the success of the project

Ethic board

It is formed by three members of the Consortium with complementary expertise in ethics. Its purpose is to provide guidance to partners on ethical dilemmas.

MEMBERS

  • Giulia Gentile, University of Essex
  • Dimitry Kochenov, Kozep-Europai Egyetem
  • Giacomo Delledonne, Scuola Superiore di Studi Universitari e di Perfezionamento Santa Anna

Advisory board

Composed of external experts, the Advisory Board provides insights and recommendations to improve project outcomes.

MEMBERS

  • Kalypso Nicolaïdis, European University Institute
  • Kieran Bradley, Trinity College Dublin
  • Jule Goikoetxea, University of the Basque Country
  • Tanja Börzel, Freie Universirtät Berlin

Transparency Observatory

The Transparency Observatory monitors all key research and co-production outputs, to ensure the highest standards of transparency, openness and inclusivity throughout the project.

MEMBERS

  • Juan Antonio Mayoral, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
  • Niels Kirst, Dublin City University
  • Francesca Biondi Dal Monte, Scuola Superiore di Studi Universitari e di Perfezionamento Santa Anna

Gender Observatory

The main objective of the Gender Observatory is to ensure that a gender perspective is considered throughout the project.

MEMBERS

  • Jule Goikoetxea, University of the Basque Country
  • Zeynep Gülru Göker, Sabanci University
  • Antoni Abat, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Virginia Mata Marcano, Parc de Recerca UAB