WZB Conference: The Future of Democracy

Ist Annual Interdisciplinary WZB Conference (9-10 October 2025) 

The Berlin Social Science Center (WZB) hosted an interdisciplinary conference on the Future of Democracy in 08-10 October 2025, organized by Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln, Daniel Ziblatt, and Michael Zürn. Attending keynote speakers were Chris Bail (Duke), Tim Besley (LSE) and Catherine de Vries (Bocconi). The scientific panel was accompanied by a panel with high-ranking representatives from politics and civil society, including Pratap Mehta, Princeton, and former US House Member and U.S. Representative Mr. Beto O'Rourke (Texas). The Second Annual WZB Conference on the Future of Democracy is expected to take place in October 2026.