The Research
A rigorous, long-term academic study of identity in Europe's regions and nations.
Identity in all its dimensions
The project investigates how citizens perceive their regional, national and European identities — whether these identities are experienced as complementary or competing, and the degree to which people seek autonomy for their region or nation. It covers cultural belonging, linguistic identity, political attitudes toward self-governance, and the relationship between regional and supranational identities.
Scientific surveys, longitudinal comparison
Each survey is developed according to established standards in survey research, with questionnaires adapted to the cultural and linguistic context of each region. The same core indicators are used across regions and over time, allowing for meaningful comparisons. Surveys are conducted on the Unipark platform, which meets the highest standards for data security and academic survey research.
Fully anonymous. GDPR-compliant.
Participation is fully voluntary and completely anonymous. No personal identifying data is collected. All data is processed in accordance with the GDPR and used exclusively for academic research. Results are published in aggregated, anonymised form only.
A unique, growing dataset
Unlike one-off studies, this project follows regions over multiple years. This longitudinal approach reveals how identities evolve over time, enabling the detection of trends that cross-sectional surveys cannot capture.
Findings will be published
Results are published on this website as they become available, region by region. Academic publications are in preparation. If you are interested in the research for academic or journalistic purposes, please contact the researcher directly.