ENGAGING WITH POLARISATION
Polarisation comes in different forms. An important distinction can be made between ideological and affective
polarisation. Ideological (or issue-based) polarisation refers to the sharpening of opinions, positions or beliefs on a specific issue within a group of like-minded people.
U Member States are increasingly concerned over polarisation tearingtheir societies apart. The many
discussions on the topic within policymaking institutions and in the media reflect these concerns.
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