Manès Weisskircher

Manès Weisskircher is a political scientist at TU Dresden (MIDEM — Mercator Forum Migration and Democracy). His research interests include social movements, political parties, and democracy. He tweets @ManesWeissk.

The only frequent flyers left: migrant workers in the EU in times of Covid-19

In a bizarre twist of fate, migrant workers from eastern Europe have remained the only mobile segment of Europe’s population.

By Manès Weisskircher, Julia Rone and Mariana S. Mendes

/ 20 Apr 2020

The only frequent flyers left: migrant workers in the EU in times of Covid-19

Understanding Gauland – how to think about radical right leadership

What's the importance of radical right leadership? A discussion of Olaf Sundermeyer’s, Gauland. Die Rache des alten Mannes [Gauland – The Revenge of the Old Man], Beck: Munich (2018).

By Manès Weisskircher

/ 25 Feb 2019

Understanding Gauland – how to think about radical right leadership

What's the importance of radical right leadership? A discussion of Olaf Sundermeyer’s, Gauland. Die Rache des alten Mannes [Gauland – The Revenge of the Old Man], Beck: Munich (2018).

By Manès Weisskircher

/ 25 Feb 2019

PEGIDA turns 4 – will AfD be among the well-wishers?

Some have spoken out against a rapprochement between the AfD and PEGIDA. The AfD leader in Saxony insists: 'The AfD is the political arm of all non-violent, liberal-democratic citizen movements.'

By Manès Weisskircher

/ 16 Oct 2018

PEGIDA turns 4 – will AfD be among the well-wishers?

Some have spoken out against a rapprochement between the AfD and PEGIDA. The AfD leader in Saxony insists: 'The AfD is the political arm of all non-violent, liberal-democratic citizen movements.'

By Manès Weisskircher

/ 16 Oct 2018

The rise of veganism in politics

On World Vegan Day it’s time to recognize that veganism isn’t just a fashion statement. The decision to boycott animal products has major political implications.

By Manès Weisskircher

/ 1 Nov 2016