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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.

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. 

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

Wie beeinflussen Wissenschaft und Technik das Nachdenken über die Zukunft? WZB-Forscher Florian Irgmaier liefert in seinem neuen Buch „Topographien des Machbaren“ Antworten.