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Understanding the Evolution and Challenges of Academic Freedom in Germany: Insights from André Bank

In this conversation, German political scientist and authoritarianism researcher André Bank speaks with Julius Dihstelhoff, MECAM’s Academic Coordinator, about the current state of academic freedom in Germany. Banks reflects on how historical developments of academic freedom have shaped the present landscape of higher education and emphasizes the importance of safeguarding these freedoms to foster a dynamic and diverse academic environment. He also addresses the ongoing challenges faced by scholars and institutions, including political pressures and social changes that impact academic discourse and inquiry.

Exile and Academic Freedom Today

This article is part of the TRAFO series “Emerging Topics. Insights from ‘Behind the Scenes’”. Today, we put the spotlight on the conference Exile and Academic Freedom Today,“ which will...