For years, federal politicians from all established parties have categorically ruled out any cooperation with the Alternative for Germany (AfD), erecting a so-called "firewall" ("Brandmauer") against the party. Nevertheless, reports increasingly document instances where this firewall is eroding,...

A series of studies show that unions and works councils have an influence on workers' political activities and attitudes. However, at issue are the transmission channels through which worker representation impacts workers' political activities and attitudes. This article discusses from a...

A series of studies show that unions and works councils have an influence on workers' political activities and attitudes. However, at issue are the transmission channels through which worker representation impacts workers' political activities and attitudes. This article discusses from a...

Ishiba Shigeru became prime minister of Japan in October 2024, after unexpectedly winning the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). His long-desired success came with a bitter aftertaste, however. After a poor showing for the LDP in the lower house elections at the end of...

Wirtschaftliche Kennzahlen wie das Wirtschaftswachstum sind wichtige Indikatoren zur Bewertung politischer Entscheidungsträger. In den USA hatten Präsidenten der demokratischen Partei höhere Wachstumsraten als die der republikanischen Partei. Dieser Artikel untersucht den Zusammenhang...

In den letzten Monaten sind zahlreiche Nutzer/innen von X (ehemals Twitter) zu Bluesky gewechselt oder nutzen inzwischen beide Plattformen parallel. So meldeten sich bspw. Politiker/innen wie die Bundesaußenministerin Annalena Baerbock oder Marie Agnes Strack- Zimmermann sowie diverse...