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Hertie School hosts panel on inequality and redistribution

Prof. Thomas Piketty shares insights from his latest book A Brief History of Equality.

Germany’s Finance Minister still won't shake the debt brake, says Andrea Römmele on ARD Morgenmagazin

Christian Lindner is increasing national debt while avoiding breaking a major campaign promise, she explains.

Crises threaten young people’s mental stability, new study by Klaus Hurrelmann shows

The public health and education expert’s latest research on well-being of German youth is featured across German media.

Lion Hirth comments on the energy crisis in the New York Times

According to the Professor of Energy Policy, we need more investment in renewable energy, not less.

Alina Mungiu-Pippidi calls for strong unity against corruption in Europe in EURACTIV podcast

The anti-corruption expert shares input on “Beyond the Byline” podcast episode examining the impact of corruption.

Fifth survey Youth in Germany sees years of prosperity ending

Hertie School Senior Professor of Public Health and Education Klaus Hurrelmann co-authored the study.

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Hertie School hosts debate about men’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Postdoctoral researcher Dr Christian Gläßel sees similarities with sports events hosted by other authoritarian regimes.

Alumni video: Meet sustainability researcher Azucena Moran

MIA 2018 graduate shares what drew her to international affairs and kickstarted a career in academia.

Christian Gläßel unearths violent pattern surrounding 1978 World Cup

In a co-authored study, the postdoctoral researcher shows how hosting an international sports event interacts with authoritarian repression.

US democracy will deteriorate regardless of the outcome, says Helmut K. Anheier

The Senior Professor of Sociology comments on the midterm elections in the United States.

Helmut K. Anheier comments on the state of US democracy in the New York Times

“The United States did not get here over night,” says the Professor of Sociology.

In ZEIT ONLINE interview, Klaus Hurrelmann speaks about "quiet quitting” phenomenon

Young people are not quitting at work, but “they refuse to let their quality of life suffer because of their jobs,” the Senior Professor of Public Health and Education says.