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Prof. Dr. Heike Klüver Named One of Berlin's Top 100 Scientists

How do we strengthen democratic institutions, and what does it take for democracy to function in the long term?

Political scientist Heike Klüver is among the figures featured by the Tagesspiegel in its latest ranking, “The 100 Leading Figures in Berlin’s Academic Community.”

Prof. Dr. Heike Klüver conducts research on democratic backsliding and examines how democratic institutions can be strengthened. As a sought-after expert, she regularly contributes her scholarly perspective to public debates and analyzes current political developments.


At the Humboldt Governance Lab, political scientist Heike Klüver is part of a team that works with stakeholders from politics, government, and civil society to develop and evaluate solutions to current societal and democratic challenges. In doing so, the GovLab combines social science research with concrete approaches for practical application.
 

We are pleased that Heike Klüver’s research and her involvement in public discourse are highlighted in the latest Tagesspiegel ranking.

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