The Changing German Political Landscape (In-Person and Online)

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The Changing German Political Landscape (In-Person and Online)

Kitchener-Waterloo: Nov 7, 2024, 7:00pm
CIGI (67 Erb Street West, Waterloo, ON N2L 6C2)

Categories: culture, talks, education, diplomacy, politics

Event Details:

Elections in 2024 to the European Parliament and in three German provinces have cemented the success of the far-right Alternative for Germany and witnessed the rise of other non-mainstream parties. The German Academic Exchange Service’s (DAAD) alumni organizations in the US and Canada, in conjunction with the Waterloo Centre for German Studies, are pleased to sponsor a panel discussion that brings together leading scholars in the field for an in-depth examination of these recent elections that have changed Germany’s political landscape.

This event is one of a series of events marking the German Academic Exchange Service’s centenary in 2024-2025.

Please note this is a hybrid event – you can attend in-person or online so when registering please choose the correct ticket type. This event is FREE and open to all, however, we require registration to help with our catering numbers and to provide a secure link to the event.

Panelists:

Dr. Erich Langenbacher (Georgetown University, USA)
Dr. Lori Thorlakson (University of Alberta, Canada)
Dr. Oliver Schmidtke (University of Victoria, Canada)

Moderator

Dr. Jan Völkel (University of Ottawa, Canada)

Schedule:

6:30 pm – Doors open
7:00 pm – 7:15 pm – Introductions
7:15 pm – 8:00 pm – Panel discussion moderated by Dr. Völkel
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Q&A
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Reception in the lobby (all attendees welcome)

Where:

In-person at CIGI Auditorium (67 Erb Street West, Waterloo, ON N2L 6C2)
Online via Zoom, link sent after registration.

For more details and to register please visit our website.

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Waterloo Centre for German Studies

Sharing is caring! Share The Waterloo Centre for German Studies is a research institute at the University of Waterloo. Funded by private donations, the WCGS supports research into all aspects of the German-speaking world, and is committed to publicly-oriented scholarship. We facilitate the communication of German studies research, distribute awards to students wishing to study in Germany, and organize cultural programming for the university and wider communities.

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