During the week of June 1–7, 2026, German universities are being called upon, as part of the “Science Against Fascism” or “Wissenschaft gegen Faschismus” initiative, to address the responsibility of academia in the face of the growing fascist threat. Many German universities are planning special events such as panel discussions as part of this initiative, or are opening up their regular seminars to address the topic there.
To contribute to this initiative and encourage reflection and discussion, our MPSP Fellow Prof. Gerhard Paulus has provided answers to seven questions on the topic “How nationalism and stricter migration policies are unsettling international students—and thereby influencing research, innovation, and high technology in Germany.”
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