The global crisis of democracy is dominating the headlines. While this is indeed alarming, it does not mean that all hope for democracy is lost. In our study, Monika Onken and I found that redemocratisation — that is, the recovery of democracy after a crisis — is happening around the world.

Can democracies bounce back after decline? #GIGA researcher @desireereder.bsky.social sheds light on the trend of #ReDemocratisation, the process by which countries reverse #DemocraticErosion. She shares insights from her research project, conducted in collaboration with Monika Onken. 👇

#Lasa2025 has started and the first days were filled with insightful presentations and engaging discussions. In around an hour our panel “Back to the Future?” takes place. Great title, isn’t it 😆. Join us at 3:30!

Nach Abschluss des 1.Prozesstags vor dem ICJ, sprach ich gestern mit @meinhirn in @DLF Kultur über die Hintergründe der Klage Nicaraguas gegen Deutschland bzgl.der Anschuldigung der Unterstützung zum Genozid. deutschlandfunkkultur.de/was-nicaragu... Warum führt gerade Nicaragua diese Klage?