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Political Science at FAU

The Institute of Political Science has been a driving force of the discipline in Germany since its foundation in 1961. The Institute’s locally anchored research groups stand out for their strong scientific output and practical orientation, as well as their international outlook. Our research and teaching focuses on challenges to democracies and states that deviate from the democratic norm, on the accelerating changes in the international order, including transnational phenomena, and on managing technological innovation. Read more…

Transnational repression—the cross-border intimidation and persecution of diaspora communities, exiled journalists, human rights defenders, and political dissidents—poses an increasing challenge from both a human rights and legal perspective. Affected individuals are increasingly confronted with sur...

"European Economic Policy in the Geopolitical Era: A Geoeconomic Turning Point?" – This question is explored by the Chair of Comparative Politics, Prof. Dr. Sandra Eckert, in her article examining the consequences of current geoeconomic developments for the EU, published in the quarterly journal int...

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities cordially invites you to a panel discussion with Saba-Nur Cheema and Meron Mendel. May 27, 2025 6 pm Hörsaal C, Kochstrasse 4, Erlangen  

In the latest episode of the FAU CHREN Podcast Human Rights Tracks, Prof. Dr. Petra Bendel discusses key policy plans of the new German government in terms of migration and integration, potential pitfalls and their implications. The episode (in German) is available at: Listen Notes  Podbea...

Why does social policy vary across authoritarian regimes? In his recent article, “All that is left is all that matters: the politics of social spending in authoritarian regimes”, published in Democratization, Angelo Vito Panaro examines the extent to which (a) the presence of de jure multiparty elec...