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The 2025 German Elections: What Happened? What’s next? A Discussion with Professors Klocke, Ringe, and Copelovitch

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On March 4, experts in political science and European studies reflected on the election results and their implications for Germany, Europe, and transatlantic relations. Professor Mark Copelovitch, Professor Sonja Klocke, and Professor Nils Ringe explored key topics, including the East-West and generational divides within Germany, the influence of social media on parties like the AfD …

“Cultures in Motion: Migration, Exile, and Refuge”

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By Maiyia Vang Berlin, Germany, May 27-29, 2024 Scholars from the U.S., Germany, and the United Kingdom convened in Berlin for “Cultures in Motion: Migration, Exile, and Refuge,” a 2024 keynote event for the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for German & European Studies. Professor Sonja Klocke arranged the workshop with her colleague Professor Ela Gezen …

Menzie Chinn and Mark Copelovitch, “Opinion: Economy would grow under Harris. Under Trump, expect higher prices and debt”

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By Maiyia Vang In this article, Menzie Chinn and Mark Copelovitch present two distinct economic paths for voters in the 2024 presidential election. One path associated with Donald Trump leans towards economic isolationism, deregulation, and significant tax cuts for high-income households financed by large government deficits. The second path, represented by Kamala Harris, focuses on …

A Deep Dive into “Djinns”: A Conversation with Fatma Aydemir and Jon Cho-Polizzi

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On October 21, European Studies hosted a reading and discussion with acclaimed author Fatma Aydemir and her translator, Jon Cho-Polizzi. The event, sponsored by European Studies and co-sponsored by the Center for German and European Studies and GNS+, offered attendees the chance to dive into the world of Aydemir’s novel Djinns and explore the intricacies of literary translation. The …