Name: Online Talk: Focus on State Elections and Democracy in East Germany
Start: 2026-09-25T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-25T15:30:00+02:00
Location: Online

An online talk with political sharpness and a clear perspective

On Friday, September 25, 2026, a current democracy topic takes center stage: the online talk "Focus on State Elections: The AfD and the Future of Democracy in (East) Germany". The discussion begins at 2:00 PM and runs until 3:30 PM. The focus is on the state elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony-Anhalt, and Berlin, their impact on the political climate, and how democratic institutions respond to potential shifts in power. ([conflict-a.de](https://www.conflict-a.de/event/online-talk-fokus-landtagswahlen-die-afd-und-die-zukunft-der-demokratie-in-ost-deutschland/))

Democracy under pressure

The talk starts right where political analysis, societal responsibility, and event planning intersect: at the consequences of a potential AfD success for administration, education, democracy promotion, and civil society. The organizers focus not only on election forecasts but also on the dynamics of the election campaign, on social media, on mobilization in street campaigning, and on strategies for dealing with a strong right-wing populist force. ([conflict-a.de](https://www.conflict-a.de/event/online-talk-fokus-landtagswahlen-die-afd-und-die-zukunft-der-demokratie-in-ost-deutschland/))

Strong voices from academia and practice

On the panel, Dr. Heike Kanter, Dr. Daniel Kubiak, Prof. Dr. Marcel Lewandowsky, and Prof. Dr. Andreas Zick will discuss. The online talk will be moderated by Prof. Dr. Beate Küpper. The range of topics includes cause analysis, political scenarios, and specific action options for administrations, civil society projects, and democratic parties. This format is aimed at an audience that wants not only to follow political contexts but also to classify them professionally. ([conflict-a.de](https://www.conflict-a.de/event/online-talk-fokus-landtagswahlen-die-afd-und-die-zukunft-der-demokratie-in-ost-deutschland/))

Digital event with direct participation

The event will take place online via Zoom. The participation link will be sent via email after successful registration. According to the event page, the format is aimed at researchers, students, representatives from administration, politics, and civil society, as well as media and interested citizens. This makes the talk a compact yet content-rich event experience with high relevance for everyone who carefully follows debates on democracy. ([conflict-a.de](https://www.conflict-a.de/event/online-talk-fokus-landtagswahlen-die-afd-und-die-zukunft-der-demokratie-in-ost-deutschland/))

Context provided by ConflictA and Wi-REX

The talk is organized by the Conflict Academy ConflictA together with the knowledge network of right-wing extremism research (Wi-REX). ConflictA describes itself as a place that makes conflicts more understandable and brings together knowledge from research and practice. This academic grounding provides authority, trust, and a clear scientific perspective on a highly relevant topic. ([conflict-a.de](https://www.conflict-a.de/event/online-talk-fokus-landtagswahlen-die-afd-und-die-zukunft-der-demokratie-in-ost-deutschland/))

Conclusion: Anyone interested in state elections, democracy, right-wing populism, and political future scenarios will experience a concentrated online talk with substance. The mix of analysis, practical relevance, and current importance makes this event particularly exciting. Register now and follow the conversation live. ([conflict-a.de](https://www.conflict-a.de/event/online-talk-fokus-landtagswahlen-die-afd-und-die-zukunft-der-demokratie-in-ost-deutschland/))