Spotlight: Strengthening Democracy Against Polarisation

As part of the Actiplex project, the online discussion “Spotlight: Strengthening Democracy Against Polarisation” will take place on March 27, 2025, at 16:00 (CET) via Zoom. Experts Wander Jager and Stefano Braghiroli will explore key issues related to social polarization, democracy, and political division. This event is part of the Spotlight series, organized by the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society, featuring short presentations and engaging discussions on current socio-political challenges.

The discussion will focus on the mechanisms driving social polarization, the balance between opinion diversity and societal cohesion, and strategies to counteract growing divisions. The session will be moderated by Nataliia Sokolovska.

The event will be held online in English. Participation is free, but registration is required: https://www.hiig.de/en/events/spotlight-strengthening-democracy-against-polarisation/.