Idir. Waiting, still
About two and a half years ago, we spoke with Idir from Algeria. You can find thisinterview here. His first application for a residence permit had been denied, so Idir filedan appeal. HowRead More
Digital Relief, Meaningful Participation – MayaCode and Social Science Works for Be
1. Background: Bureaucracy as a Barrier to Integration Germany is one of the most bureaucratically complex countries in the world. Even for native speakers, dealing with government agencies, applications, and jurisdictional issues isRead More
Populism, Identity and Political Conflict: A Comparative Analysis of Germany and Spai
For the spanish version of this article, click here. In recent years, parties such as Vox in Spain and Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in Germany have entered the national political arena, achieving aRead More
Populism in Spain: Concepts, Trajectories, and Political Effects
For the Spanish version of this article, click here. Populism has become one of the major challenges facing contemporary Western democracies, reshaping political competition, public discourse, and citizen engagement (Kriesi et al., 2008;Read More
Democracy Under Pressure: Political Radicalization and Citizen Discontent in East Ger
Just like in numerous other Western countries, democracy in Germany is coming under increasing pressure. In 2026, legally mandated elections are scheduled in two western and three eastern federal states, and elections areRead More
Social Science Works awarded Integration Prize 2025 by the state capital Potsdam.
On September 21, SSW was awarded the 2025 Integration Prize of the State Capital Potsdam in the “Project Idea” category for its “Conversations with Newcomers” project. This year’s theme was “Sharing stories; broadeningRead More
Populism in the Netherlands: tradition or trend?
This article examines the history of populism in the Netherlands and how this led to the recent success of the populist right-wing PVV. This party is mostly known for its radical ideas aboutRead More
Social Science Works released a new book: Migration Politics on the Run
Migration Policy on the Run: New arrivals’ experiences of idleness, inertia and indifference In recent years, Social Science Works has conducted extensive research on the living conditions and perspectives of refugees in Germany.Read More
General Introduction to Migration Politics on the Run
How did this project come about and what was the original plan? For that we have to go back to 2020. In that year, we were invited by the municipality of Rangsdorf, inRead More
Preface Migration Politics on the Run
According to the High Commissioner for Refugees of the United Nations, by early 2023 there were more than 100 million people worldwide, about 40 percent of them children, who had been forced toRead More