Maria Chiara Franceschelli is a researcher and analyst working on environmental governance, political participation and social movements in authoritarian and/or pressured contexts, with additional expertise on Eastern Europe and Russia. She holds a PhD cum laude in Political Science and Sociology from Scuola Normale Superiore (Florence, Italy), where she researched environmental governance and collective action in Russia’s peripheral regions. She regularly works with think tanks and institutions, striving to connect policy and research. She firmly believes in universal access to specialised knowledge and consistently engages in the dissemination of scientific research to general audiences in Italian and international media.
The increasing spread of misinformation has become a significant challenge to the implementation and public reception of EU policies, particularly in climate-related areas. This policy study explores the intersection of misinformation and policy communication, focusing on the Common Agricultural Policy.
The study aims to investigate how misinformation shapes public perceptions and resistance to climate policies and to develop strategic recommendations for more effective policy communication. Utilising case study analysis, the research will provide actionable insights for EU policymakers.
Political Mentor: Alex Agius Saliba, Member of the European Parliament and Vice President of S&D Group
