The youth vote is playing an increasingly decisive role in German elections. As Germany finds itself in the middle of a pivotal year of state contests in 2026, young voters could shape outcomes across the political landscape.
Drawing on new research, Professor Thorsten Faas shared the ways that youth attitudes are reshaping party competition, political participation, and debates about democracy in Germany. The talk also explores the rise of the far right, including the growing influence of Alternative for Germany, and offers insight into the spring 2026 state elections in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate.
Webseminar: TikTok Voting – Dr. Thorsten Faas on Germany’s political future
Length: 1:00:13 minutes
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The 2026 midterms are shaping up to be a defining moment. Trump's coalition is showing cracks amid political volatility, rising costs of living, and the US' recent attacks on Iran. Fierce redistricting battles are quietly redrawing the congressional map, while Democrats have secured victories in a number of elections across the US in the first months of the year. What's at stake – and what does the data say?
We've invited G. Elliott Morris, pollster & journalist, to discuss his analysis for FES, "Outlook on the 2026 US Midterm Elections," with us live. Morris examines the demographic shifts, policy issues, historical patterns that could determine the November outcome, and what it all means for the balance of power in Congress.
Webseminar: Outlook on the 2026 US Midterm Elections
Length: 59:05 minutes
Germany’s 2025 election has reshaped the political landscape - What’s next for Europe’s largest democracy?
Hosted by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation USA & Canada Office, this insightful discussion features Delara Burkhardt (Member of European Parliament) and Catrina Schläger (Friedrich Ebert Foundation), moderated by Dr. Swen Steinberg (Queen’s University & German Historical Institute Washington DC).
Together, they break down the key takeaways, coalition negotiations, and challenges ahead for social democrats. Watch now to understand the shifting voter dynamics, economic and geopolitical implications, and what the future holds for Germany and beyond.
Germany’s 2025 election has reshaped the political landscape - What’s next?
Length: 1:12:01 minutes
On September 24, 2024, a panel of distinguished experts gathered online for the event "The Regional Lens: Understanding Germany's Political Future After the Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg Elections," organized by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung USA & Canada. This insightful discussion brought together historian Prof. Christina Morina, Dr. Swen Steinberg from the German Historical Institute Washington DC, journalist Nadine Lindner from Deutschland Radio, and MEP Matthias Ecke to explore the recent and upcoming state elections in Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. The panelists delved into the regional political trends that these elections revealed and discussed the historical context behind these shifts. They also examined the broader implications for German democracy, particularly as the country approaches the federal elections in 2025. The conversation highlighted how regional dynamics could influence national politics and policy-making in the coming years.
Recap of "The Regional Lens: Understanding Germany's Political Future"
Length: !:02:27 minutes
