The last of the two architects who designed the WZB building has passed away at the age of 84.

A new study by WZB researchers Heike Solga and Alessandra Rusconi together with Nicolai Netz (DZHW) has analyzed whether professors are prone to gender bias and prefer female or male applicants.

Women who keep their surnames when getting married are perceived as less loving partners. That's according to a study by WZB researcher Kristin Kelley.

Only a few Muslim states are liberal democracies. Where does this come from? Are there aspects of the Islamic tradition that could reconcile Islam and liberalism, a new WZB lecture series asks.

The market for investment instruments is immense. Many, therefore, seek advice. But should investors trust advisors who have their own private interests? 

WZB researchers have investigated how long and unsociable working hours affect voter turnout.

The propaganda effect of the rulers in Qatar did not catch on everywhere. This is shown by the first results of the Qatar PAYOFF study.

A new publication covers the “University Autonomy Decline – Causes, Responses, and Implications for Academic Freedom".

The last of the two architects who designed the WZB building has passed away at the age of 84.

A new study by WZB researchers Heike Solga and Alessandra Rusconi together with Nicolai Netz (DZHW) has analyzed whether professors are prone to gender bias and prefer female or male applicants.

Women who keep their surnames when getting married are perceived as less loving partners. That's according to a study by WZB researcher Kristin Kelley.

Only a few Muslim states are liberal democracies. Where does this come from? Are there aspects of the Islamic tradition that could reconcile Islam and liberalism, a new WZB lecture series asks.

The market for investment instruments is immense. Many, therefore, seek advice. But should investors trust advisors who have their own private interests? 

WZB researchers have investigated how long and unsociable working hours affect voter turnout.

The propaganda effect of the rulers in Qatar did not catch on everywhere. This is shown by the first results of the Qatar PAYOFF study.

A new publication covers the “University Autonomy Decline – Causes, Responses, and Implications for Academic Freedom".

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Europe

The Russian attack on Ukraine has also hit Europe to its core. How can freedom and democracy be defended? Of course, this challenge is not new. Within the European community of states, too, autocratic tendencies, distribution struggles, and social divisions have been on the rise for years. And it is at the external borders that the question of what significance the European project has for global crises and interrelationships is decided.


"Europe" is the topic of the March issue of the WZB-Mitteilungen. It brings together analyses of the problems and approaches to overcoming them - in the areas of energy and mobility, the world of work and participation, the economy and the Internet, and science and communication.

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Talking more clearly about Europe

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Controversial public debates put pressure on the European Union to explain itself. According to various recent studies, however, the public messages of European decision-makers mostly fail to offer an adequate response: political communication by and about the EU is difficult to understand for citizens and often tends to obfuscate matters rather than to make them clear.

More Funding for Metropolises

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The European Cohesion Policy is intended to mitigate the disparities between European regions and to encourage states to invest financial resources in their weak regions. But what happens in times of crisis when funding is scarce and austerity dominates?

A small advantage for women

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A new study by WZB researchers Heike Solga and Alessandra Rusconi together with Nicolai Netz (DZHW) has analyzed whether professors are prone to gender bias and prefer female or male applicants.

Better grades through meditation

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Regularly practicing mindfulness meditation not only provides benefits to mental health but in the long run also improves performance. WZB researcher Mira Fischer, together with Lea Cassar and Vanessa Valero, has demonstrated this positive effect for university students in a field study.

Majorities and Minorities

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"Majorities, Minorities, and the Future of Nationhood," edited by Ruud Koopmans and Liav Orgad, focuses on the relationship between majorities and minorities.

Analyses on the war in Ukraine

In order to understand the causes and consequences of the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the WZB already in March 2022 launched the blog War in Europe. Causes and Consequences. It brings together contributions from WZB researchers who comment on different aspects of the war in Ukraine.

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