Political Science

Dr. Jörg Heidig presented the Lausitz Monitor 2026 findings at the IHI Zittau; Democracy approval declined across education levels. Responsible Management Talks 2026: Dr. Jörg Heidig presented the latest findings from the Lausitz Monitor 2026 at the IHI Zittau Responsible Management Talks 2026: Dr. Jörg Heidig presented the latest findings from the Lausitz Monitor 2026 at the IHI Zittau This year’s Responsible Management Talks took place on June 10, 2026, in the main lecture hall of the International Institute (IHI) Zittau at TU Dresden. Under the title “Political Attitudes of East Saxon Citizens – Selected Findings from the Lausitz Monitor 2026 ,” Dr. Jörg Heidig presented current findings on acceptance of democracy , trust in institutions , and social cohesion in the Lausitz region to an audience of more than 40 participants. The event was moderated by Prof. Dr. Markus Scholz , holder of the Chair of Business Administration, with a focus on Responsible Management. ...

University of Osnabrück researchers Kristin J. Anderson and Alexander De Juan investigate the manosphere and far-right links in Germany; Counter-messaging effectiveness tested. What attracts young men to the “manosphere”?: Uni Osnabrück What attracts young men to the “manosphere”? Why does the so-called “manosphere” attract so many young men—and what connections does it have to far-right ideologies? A new research project at the University of Osnabrück is exploring these questions. What is it about the so-called ‘manosphere’ that particularly fascinates young men? That is, this loose digital network of internet forums, blogs and social media accounts that deals intensively with masculinity and disseminates misogynistic and, not infrequently, conspiracy-theory-based content? And which, in some cases, has links to far-right groups? Prof. Dr Kristin J. Anderson and Prof. Dr Alexander De Juan at the University of Osnabrück are currently investigating the links between the ‘manosphere’ and political support for the radical right. ...