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Representation and Compromise

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Portrait Pola Lehmann
David Ausserhofer

Dissent and compromise are essential to democracy. Political parties must debate and fight over the future direction of policy and the best solutions to societal issues. But they must also be able to reach compromises in parliament and within a coalition: on shared policies, on new laws or on amendments to existing legislation. ‘Representation & Compromise. Bringing Voters’ Preferences to the Floor’ is the title of Pola Lehmann’s new book.

Congratulations, Kai Barron!

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Kai Barron
David Ausserhofer

We are delighted that Kai Barron, Research Fellow at the WZB, was awarded the 2026 ESA Young Scholar Prize. The award recognizes his significant methodological contributions to experimental economics.

Call: Kohli Fellowship at the WZB

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Logo Kohli Foundation

The Kohli Foundation for Sociology is accepting applications for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗞𝗼𝗵𝗹𝗶 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 at the WZB. The fellowship supports researchers who have completed their dissertation with excellent success and provides a two-year research stay at the WZB. This time should be used to engage in a new research project, to advance publications, and to develop research collaborations. The application deadline is September 20, 2026. 

International Order Under Pressure – Is It Time for Readjustment?

The WZB invites you to a public dialogue on 7 October 2026 between Odile Renaud-Basso, Norbert Röttgen and Katherine Tai that examines changing global power dynamics and the evolution of transatlantic relations. 

A System Under Pressure

Democracy enjoys broad support in surveys. However, as a new study shows, support for democratic rights and procedures becomes unstable in times of crisis.

Company Outing: Off to the Zoo on September 8!

Do you remember what a company outing is like? A day away from the office, fresh inspiration, lovely colleagues – and, in our case, loads of animals too. We will be more than 100 WZBlers!!

Director (f/m/x) for international relations

The WZB seeks to establish a new research department and to fill a permanent full-time position of Director (f/m/x) for the study of international relations, broadly understood. We aim to appoint a world-class scholar in political science, sociology, or economics who will establish and lead a team to implement an research agenda focused on theory-driven empirical research on transformations of the international order and shifting power relations.

Charting Global Futures

What will the world look like in a few years' time? How are the decline of global governance, the rise of new conflict lines and the fading of the liberal international order affecting international organizations? An analysis by Michael Zürn.