CORDIS · 101224232 · HORIZON

CLOSER Party Systems and Social Cleavages in the Post-Ottoman Space of the MENA Region

Coordinator: USTAV MEZINARODNICH VZTAHU V.V.I. (CZ)

Chronic instability in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is linked to the difficulties political systems face in arbitrating conflicts and divisions within societies. Political parties and party systems play a crucial role in channeling social demands, articulating various political offers, and building compromises. Yet, there exists no comprehensive theoretical framework for the study of party politics in the MENA. The CLOSER project aims to address this gap using new empirical evidence, and to make a substantial contribution to the theory of social cleavages.This theory was originally…

EU contribution
€9.8M
Total cost
€9.8M
Period
2026-06-01 → 2032-05-31
Framework
Horizon Europe (2021–2027)
Funding scheme
HORIZON-ERC-SYG
Call
ERC-2025-SyG
Status
SIGNED

About Horizon Europe (2021–2027)

Horizon Europe is the EU's current research and innovation programme, covering 2021 to 2027 with a budget of roughly €95.5 billion. Its three pillars are Excellent Science (frontier research and mobility), Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness (mission-driven collaborative projects in health, climate, digital, security and food) and Innovative Europe (the EIC and EIT). It also funds five EU Missions targeting cancer, climate adaptation, smart cities, oceans and soils.

EU contribution: €9.8M awarded to the consortium. The project runs over approximately 6 years from 2026-06-01 to 2032-05-31.

Full record on CORDIS — partners, deliverables, publications, news.

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Frequently asked questions

Who funds this research project?
This project is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe (2021–2027) programme, under the HORIZON-ERC-SYG funding scheme.
What is the EU contribution?
The European Commission contributes €9.8M toward a total project budget of €9.8M.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Horizon Europe (2021–2027), call ERC-2025-SyG.
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by USTAV MEZINARODNICH VZTAHU V.V.I. (CZ).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2026-06-01 to 2032-05-31 — approximately 6 years.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete record — partners, deliverables, publications and news — is published on CORDIS under project ID 101224232.