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On May 29, 2019, the city council of Erlangen declared climate emergency. Today, almost six years later, the question arises: What remains of the decision? To answer this question, the Chair of Comparative Politics will show a documentary film about the Erlangen Climate Council. Afterwards, representatives from science, civil society and the city administration will discuss the implementation of the climate goals in Erlangen.

"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 Europa-Union together with the Europe Direct of the City of Nuremberg and the City of Nuremberg invited to a panel discussion in the Nuremberg City Hall on Friday, March 28, 2025. The City of Nuremberg was represented as co-organizer by Andreas Krieglstein, Chairman of the CSU City Council parli...

In the midst of growing international challenges, Germany has elected a new Bundestag. How will the results of the Bundestag elections affect Europe? How will Germany position itself in terms of European policy and what impulses for securing peace, freedom and democracy in Europe will emanate from G...

Dr. Simon Primus from the Chair of Comparative Political Science will be a guest on Frankenfernsehen this coming Sunday. In the special broadcast on the German federal election, key questions surrounding the election will be examined starting at 5:30 PM. From 6:00 PM onwards, forecasts and projections will be analyzed, and their implications discussed.

On February 23, 2025, the Fachschaftsinitiative (FSI) cordially invites you to the election evening for the Bundestag elections at Kochstraße 4a (PSG III, blue building) starting from 4 pm! Together we want to follow the election results live, discuss them and spend the evening in a convivial atmosp...

At the end of February 2024, the Bavaria Model United Nations Conference will once again take place at Nuremberg Castle - organized by FAU students for students worldwide. This year, over 100 delegates from Germany, the USA and Cameroon are expected to attend. The event will kick off with a exper...