Laurenz Guenther

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Laurenz Guenther
Laurenz Guenther studies populism, political representation, and immigration. He received his Ph.D. from Bonn University and is currently a Postdoctoral researcher at Bocconi University.
 
Personal website: https://laurenzguenther.eu/ 

Commentaries on Governance

The Representation Gap Weakening Germany's Traditional Left
2024

The September 2024 state elections in Germany mark a low point in public support for the governing left-wing coalition and a high point for the populist right. Often overlooked, the elections might also mark the fading of the German socialist party Die Linke into political irrelevance. Its demise teaches us valuable lessons for modern European politics

Why European Far-Right Parties Are Poised to Continue Rising
2024

Europeans want policymaking that is culturally more conservative, for example, better protection of external borders and more priority on the wellbeing of European natives rather than third-country immigrants.

Monthly Brainstorming Session

From research to policy brief - IEP@BU monthly brainstorming sessions
14/01/2025 - 14/01/2025
Alesina Seminar Room (5.e4.sr04), 5th floor, Roentgen Building

wEUbinars

Why are Populist Parties so Successful in the EU?
06/05/2024 - 06/05/2024
WEBINAR

The June 2024 European Elections will see once again a competition between mainstream parties and populist, or nativist movements. Laurenz Guenther finds that, while policymaking represents the economic attitudes of citizens relatively well, there exist large representation gaps on cultural issues in nearly all European countries.

With Laurenz Guenther (IEP@BU) and Stefano Feltri (IEP@BU).