Erika Staël von Holstein

Erika Staël von Holstein is a Swedish expert and advocate for dialogue and despolarization in European society. With over two decades of experience advising European institutions on science, technology, society, and democracy, she founded and directs Re-Imagine Europa, a think tank focused on reducing societal polarization. Additionally, she has initiated Nodes.eu, a European observatory combating misinformation, and serves on the Spanish government's expert council on artificial intelligence. Her work emphasizes the importance of listening and understanding differing viewpoints to combat extremism and foster a more inclusive public discourse.