Daring Democracy: Dialogue in an Age of Polarization is an interdisciplinary panel discussion organized by the MainMUN Foundation e.V. and held as the opening event of the annual MainMUN Conference. The panel addresses key challenges facing democratic systems in Europe and beyond, with a focus on polarization, right-wing populism, legitimacy, and democratic participation. The discussion will bring together perspectives from diplomacy, academia, and policy research to examine how democratic dialogue can be sustained in times of increasing polarization.
The event will be held in cooperation with the Young German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) Forum Frankfurt. The event is aimed at DGAP members and interested guests. It offers an opportunity for exchange with experts and fellow participants in an open and informal setting.
Panel
Dr. Erik Jakob, Consul General of Switzerland in Frankfurt
Jacob Ross, Research Fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP)
Prof. Dr. Michael Goldhammer, Prodean EBS Law School, Professorship for Public Law and Comparative Legal Studies
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Lisbeth Zimmermann, Professorship for Political Sciences, Goethe University
Registration is required and can be completed via the following link: https://forms.gle/ig5Gmq8rNwhKfVSU8
By registering, you are bindingly accepting the invitation. If you are unable to attend, please notify us in advance at foundation@mainmun.de.