On 2 June 2026, the Observatory will host the 1st Permanent Seminar on Good Governance at Rey Juan Carlos University, an interdisciplinary event dedicated to examining the multiple factors that contribute to the emergence and consolidation of anti-democratic attitudes in contemporary political systems. The seminar, which will bring together academics from different fields of specialization, aims to foster dialogue on the social, political and institutional dynamics that undermine democratic values, weaken public trust and contribute to processes of democratic backsliding.

It will feature four thematic panel discussions. We invite submissions that explore the relationship between anti-democratic attitudes and democratic backsliding in relation to one or more of the following thematic areas:

- Integrity and (anti)corruption.

- Public opinion and citizenship. 

- Security and crisis management

- Migration governance. 

We welcome interdisciplinary perspectives, comparative approaches, and both theoretical and empirical contributions that help advance our understanding of these challenges.

 

The deadline for submitting contributions is 7 May 2026. They can be submitted via the following link:https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6sSEXw03nkuDDHVvi_G1H_4HRVcxMSZJgytzguC8lRdUMzhYU0FYWUFKQTZJUTE0RUJNNDMxRDFNTi4u&route=shorturl

 

Accepted abstracts will be included in an open-access proceedings volume. In addition, a selection of the most outstanding contributions will be considered for inclusion in a special issue, offering participants a further opportunity to develop their research with a view to publication.