Within the framework of his research professorship, Kurt Biedenkopf primarily examines questions of performance of European democracies that, faced with socioeconomic and demographic change and the burden of the social insurance system, are standing before enormous challenges.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Kurt Biedenkopf was appointed a five-year research professorship beginning January 1, 2011.

Current project:
Democracy as Concept and Cultural Performance
Duration: 2011-2015
Funding: Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft