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4 November 2026 | 18:00 - 20:00

The US Midterms in Perspective

WZB Berlin Social Science Center

What comes next for the United States and Europe?

Together with the political scientists Daniel Ziblatt (WZB/Harvard) and Daniel Benjamin (American Academy in Berlin) and the economist Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln (WZB), we will explore what the outcome means for the second half of the presidential term and for key policy debates in the United States. The discussion will also consider the implications for Europe and transatlantic relations in the months ahead.

Panelists

  • Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln, President of the WZB Berlin Social Science Center and Professor of Macroeconomics at Goethe University Frankfurt
  • Daniel Benjamin, President of the American Academy in Berlin
  • Daniel Ziblatt, Eaton-Professor for the Science of Government at Harvard University and Director of the Research Department Transformation of Democracy at the WZB

Welcome remarks by Michael Zürn, Director of the Research Department Global Governance at the WZB.

The event will be followed by a light reception offering an opportunity for informal exchange. 

  • Registration required (see button).
  • Free entry.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Wheelchair accessible toilets
Wed, 11/04/2026 - 18:00 Wed, 11/04/2026 - 20:00

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  • Registration required (see button).
  • Free entry.
  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Wheelchair accessible toilets

Event Location

Berlin Social Science Center (WZB)
Reichpietschufer 50
10785 Berlin
Germany