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.
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Published in: Can Europe Make It?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.
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Published in: Can Europe Make It?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...
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Published in: Can Europe Make It?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...
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Published in: TransformationThe 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...