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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.