The Changing German Political Landscape (In-Person and Online)

Thursday, November 7, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)
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Recording of The Changing German Political Landscape (Thurs. November 07. 2024)

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From left to right - Jan Voelkel, Moderator (University of Ottawa); Eric Langenbacher, Panelist (Georgetown University); Oliver Schmitdke, Panelist (University of Victoria); Lori Thorlakson, Panelist (University of Alberta); Gary Bruce, DAAD Alumni Organizer (University of Waterloo); James Skidmore, Director of the Waterloo Centre for German Studies (University of Waterloo); John Paul Kleiner, Canadian DAAD Representative

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four people sitting in armchairs one reading a newspaper with Trump's face on it
Eric Langenbacher standing behind podium giving a talk and pointing with his arm
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Lori Thorlakson standing behind a podium gesturing and giving a talk
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Oliver Schmidtke standing next to a podium with a headset on giving a talk
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Moderator Jan Voelkel sitting in a black armchair gesturing
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From left to right - Jan Voelkel, Moderator (University of Ottawa); Eric Langenbacher, Panelist (Georgetown University); Oliver Schmitdke, Panelist (University of Victoria); Lori Thorlakson, Panelist (University of Alberta); Gary Bruce, DAAD Alumni Organizer (University of Waterloo); James Skidmore, Director of the Waterloo Centre for German Studies (University of Waterloo); John Paul Kleiner, Canadian DAAD Representative
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four people sitting in armchairs one reading a newspaper with Trump's face on it
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Eric Langenbacher standing behind podium giving a talk and pointing with his arm
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Lori Thorlakson standing behind a podium gesturing and giving a talk
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An image of the German Reichstag in front of a waving german flag with the words "The Changing German Political Landscape"

The Changing German Political Landscape

Elections in 2024 to the European Parliament and in three German provinces have cemented the success of the far-right Alternative for Germany and witnessed the rise of other non-mainstream parties. The German Academic Exchange Service’s (DAAD) alumni organizations in the US and Canada, in conjunction with the Waterloo Centre for German Studies, are pleased to sponsor a panel discussion that brings together leading scholars in the field for an in-depth examination of these recent elections that have changed Germany’s political landscape.

This event is one of a series of events marking the German Academic Exchange Service’s centenary in 2024-2025.

Please note this is a hybrid event - you can attend in-person or online so when registering please choose the correct ticket type. This event is FREE and open to all, however, we require registration to help with our catering numbers and to provide a secure link to the event.

Panelists:

  • Dr. Erich Langenbacher (Georgetown University, USA)
  • Dr. Lori Thorlakson (University of Alberta, Canada)
  • Dr. Oliver Schmidtke (University of Victoria, Canada)

Moderator

  • Dr. Jan Völkel (University of Ottawa, Canada)

Schedule:

  • 6:30 pm - Doors open
  • 7:00 pm - 7:15 pm – Introductions
  • 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm – Panel discussion moderated by Dr. Völkel
  • 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm – Q&A
  • 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm – Reception in the lobby (all attendees welcome)

Where:

  • In-person at CIGI Auditorium (67 Erb Street West, Waterloo, ON N2L 6C2)
  • Online via Zoom, link sent after registration.

Parking:
There is free parking in three lots near CIGI (before 5:00 pm municipal parking is by permit only).

1) Museum Lot - located directly across from CIGI on the corner of Father David Bauer and Erb st W.

2) Waterloo Town Square - there is parking available on the north and south sides of the Waterloo Town Square. Please visit the Uptown Waterloo Parking website for more details: https://www.waterloo.ca/en/living/resources/Images/UptownParkingMap.jpg

3) At the rear of the CIGI building, directly off Father David Bauer Drive. Please park on the left side of the parking lot closest to Father David Bauer Drive. The entrance to the CIGI building is located off Erb Street West, and is connected to the parking lot via a walkway on the east side of the building (Parking at CIGI will open at 6:15pm).

Questions?

If you have any questions, please reach out to the WCGS Administrative Assistant, Misty Matthews-Roper at wcgs@uwaterloo.ca