Prof. Dr. Heinemann-Grüder on SWR, discussing the Russian Duma elections
On September 18, Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder summarized the political situation in Russia surrounding the elections of the Parliament, the Duma, during a radio broadcast on SWR Kultur.
Prof. Dr. Volker Kronenberg discusses the changing political landscape following the German state elections
In a segment on phoenix, aired on September 21, 2026, political scientist Prof. Dr. Volker Kronenberg discusses the political situation of the parties in Germany following the most recent three state elections.
Prof. Dr. Volker Kronenberg on the Importance of Bonn as a Second Seat of Government
On September 21, Prof. Dr. Volker Kronenberg commented in a WDR report on the significance of the recently adopted new agreement regarding the Federal Republic of Germany’s second seat of government for Bonn and the region.
Dr. Frank Umbach on possible government relief from high gas prices
Dr. Frank Umbach appeared in an interview on phoenix on September 19 to offer his current assessment of possible government measures to ease the burden of gasoline and diesel prices.
Dr. habil. Landry Charrier on the Contradictions in Le Pen's European Policy
In an article published in FOCUS on September 18, Dr. habil. Landry Charrier analyzed Marine Le Pen’s rhetoric regarding the European Union. She uses harsh words, particularly toward Germany.
Dr. Joachim Weber discusses ideas for reforming the European security architecture on ntv
Dr. Joachim Weber appeared in an interview on n-tv on September 16. During the interview, he discussed the proposals made by European Commission President von der Leyen for reforms to the European security architecture.
Prof. Dr. Volker Kronenberg speaks to WELT about Chancellor Merz receiving support from CDU minister-presidents
On September 16, Prof. Dr. Volker Kronenberg discussed the implications of the letter published by the eight CDU state premiers in support of Merz in an interview with WELT.
Dr. Moritz Brake on the situation at the Bab al-Mandab strait after the Houthi rebel offensive
On September 15, 2026, Dr. Moritz Brake appeared as a guest on phoenix to analyze the situation at the economically significant Bab al-Mandab Strait in the Red Sea, located between Saudi Arabia and Africa. Since the Yemeni Houthi rebels occupied large coastal areas along the strait in a recent offensive, fears of serious economic consequences have been mounting.