Research Projects

Bavarian research cluster ForGeRex: How far-right extremism is using conspiracy myths to mobilise antidemocratic sentiments

As part of the Bavarian research cluster ForGeRex – a research alliance examining contemporary right-wing extremism – a team of researchers from the University of Passau study the role of antisemitic conspiracy myths within right-wing extremist mobilizations and cultures, and their relationship to crises.

„Dark-field study“ on antisemitism in North Rhine-Westphalia

A "dark-field study" to shed light on the spread of antisemitic prejudice and resentment in society is being conducted by Professor Lars Rensmann, political science scholar at the University of Passau, in collaboration with the sociologist Professor Heiko Beyer from Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf.

EU Horizon project REGROUP - Resilient governance in Europe after the coronavirus pandemic

On account of COVID-19, the EU sees itself confronted by multiple legal and political tensions. How has society and politics changed, and how can the EU be supported in light of the ongoing challenges?

Chair of Political Science with a focus on Comparative Government

Bavarian research cluster ForGeRex: How far-right extremism is using conspiracy myths to mobilise antidemocratic sentiments

„Dark-field study“ on antisemitism in North Rhine-Westphalia

EU Horizon project REGROUP - Resilient governance in Europe after the coronavirus pandemic