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Visiting Professor Violeta Moreno-Lax responds to ECHR judgement on Italy-Libya 'pull back' deal

The European Court’s ruling on Italy’s Libya ‘pullback’ policy draws sharp criticism from Hertie School Visiting Professor and lead counsel Violeta Moreno-Lax.

Young adults are surprisingly open to paying more to fund state pensions

Evidence points to the need for better financial education, says the latest MetallRente study co-authored by Hertie School Professor Christian Traxler.

Hertie School and Bard College Berlin launch dual BA–MA pathway

The five-year programme combines liberal arts and policy training for future global leaders.

Hertie School launches Pan-African Alumni Network

The new initiative represents the university’s first Alumni Network on the African continent.

2025 Henrik Enderlein Prize awarded to Alice Vadrot

The prize honours the Professor of International Relations and the Environment for her work on environmental diplomacy and marine biodiversity governance.

The May 2025 edition of our newsletter is out now!

As spring arrives in Berlin and a new semester begins, we bring you the latest updates from the Hertie School, covering impactful research, events and student achievements.

Cracking the code: AI, climate change and policy at the Hertie School

Assistant Professor Lynn Kaack’s innovative course “Artificial Intelligence & Climate Change” is helping students tackle real-world challenges – one group discussion at a time.

Event highlight

Spotlight on Christine Lagarde: A call for a stronger Europe and a more global euro at the Hertie School

In a keynote address hosted by the Jacques Delors Centre, the President of the European Central Bank delivered a compelling vision for Europe’s economic and financial leadership amid growing global fragmentation.

SCRIPTS Cluster of Excellence receives second round of funding

The second phase of the initiative will focus on democratic resilience, exploring why democracies come under pressure and how they adapt.

Research spotlight: Local immigration enforcement increases US president’s power

A new study by Professor Asya Magazinnik examines US immigration enforcement and finds that presidents can gain power through delegation, but attract extremist allies along the way.

First-gen success: Celebrating Hertie School’s certified mentoring programme

The German Society for Mentoring praises the Hertie School’s programme for fostering an inclusive academic environment with an individualised and structured mentoring process.

German youth are strikingly optimistic about their future

A new study co-authored by Professor Klaus Hurrelmann shows that young people in Germany are surprisingly optimistic about their future, so long as politics delivers support.