2026_ruperto_carola_lecture

I’m happy to be opening this semester’s Ruperto Carola lecture series on “Wehrhafte Demokratie - Resilienz, Sicherheit, Verteidigung” at Heidelberg University next Monday.

In my talk, “The Populist Radical Right - A Threat to Democracy?”, I’ll discuss why populist radical right parties have become so central in European politics: what explains their rise, how they mobilize support, and under what conditions they pose a threat to democracy. You can find more information here.

⏱️ Monday, 11 May 2026, 18:15
📌 Alte Universität, Aula, Grabengasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg

Come along if you’re in Heidelberg, I’d be happy to see you there!