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Today, the United States is confronted with a crisis of democracy due to a profound ideological and affective polarization. A recent by researchers at SCRIPTS Berlin published publication addresses this issue thoroughly. In his contribution to the book, WZB Director Michael Zürn analyses the economic, cultural, and political conditions of authoritarian populism.

New research by Eleonora Alabrese (University of Bath), Francesco Capozza (WZB) and Prashant Garg (Imperial College Business School) reveals that expressing political views on social media can erode public trust in academics.  The study measures scientists’ political expression on social media and its impact on public perceptions of their credibility.

Farewell and a new beginning: On September 4, Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln was inaugurated as the new president of the WZB, succeeding Jutta Allmendinger.

In einer neuen Studie werden Arbeitsbedingungen und Wohlbefinden von polnischen Betreuungskräften in Berlin untersucht.

Eine aktuelle WZB-Studie für alle ostdeutschen Landkreise und kreisfreien Städte belegt: Die Brandmauer gegen die AfD ist stabiler als oft vermutet.

This year's Kohli Prize for Sociology goes to to Harvard sociologist Michèle Lamont for her path-breaking comparative research on culture, social inequality and inclusion. The ceremony will take place on November 13th at the WZB. Also, the Infrastructure Prize for Sociology will be presented to the European Social Survey (ESS), honoring this outstanding resource for sociology and related fields.