Past Events

What are the great questions of our time?  What does the future of the liberal order hold? In...read on

Once again the Dahrendorf Forum at LSE IDEAS was delighted to join with the LSE’s European Institute and...read on

The Dahrendorf Forum at LSE IDEAS and the LSE’s European Institute, in collaboration with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation,...read on

The Dahrendorf Forum at LSE IDEAS and the European Institute were delighted to welcome George Papaconstantinou and Panicos...read on

Today, Ralf Dahrendorf’s critical observations are needed more than ever. His thoughts and analyses concerning the development of...read on

The Dahrendorf Forum at LSE IDEAS once again joined with LSE’s European Institute to host a discussion with...read on

The Dahrendorf Forum at the Hertie School and the German-British Society hosted a joint panel discussion on 19...read on

Since 2010, the Dahrendorf Forum has researched and debated central issues affecting the future of Europe as a...read on

The Dahrendorf Forum and the LSE European Institute were delighted to host the Governor of the Bank of...read on

In London earlier this May, an interdisciplinary expert group addressed two questions: first, why does Europe under-utilize its...read on

On 2 July, Dahrendorf Forum and ZDF organized a panel discussion at the University of Leipzig entitled “Maintain...read on

This event was the culmination of two years of research on the future of Europe, and convened scholars,...read on

On 17 June, Dahrendorf Forum and ZDF organized a third workshop at the Hertie School of Governance entitled...read on

At the first of three outreach events held in 2019 two thematic workshop sessions based on the topics...read on

For several years, there have been signs of growing authoritarianism in Hungary. Viktor Orbán’s rule has been characterized...read on

Just a couple of days prior to 29 March 2019 it is still not clear what will happen...read on

Four million asylum applications were filed in the European Union between 2013 and 2017. While the incoming flow...read on

At this public lecture, Paolo Gentiloni shared his insights on the future of Europe, drawing on his experience as prime...read on

The recent wave of populist parties and politicians throughout Europe and the world has been portrayed as a...read on

On 7 February, Dahrendorf Forum and ZDF organized a second workshop at the Hertie School of Governance entitled...read on

A full transcript of this lecture is available here. A video of this lecture is available here (lecture...read on

On 6 December 2018, members of Working Group II based at the Hertie School of Governance met with...read on

On 21 November, Dahrendorf Forum and ZDF organized a workshop at the Hertie School of Governance entitled “Standing...read on

On 15 November, the Dahrendorf Forum and the Mercator Dialogue on Asylum and Migration (MEDAM) organised a panel...read on

On 14 November 2018, the Dahrendorf Forum hosted an expert workshop to address the question posed in Professor...read on

On 7 November 2018, the Dahrendorf Forum presented a panel discussion on the Brexit negotiations with particular focus on the...read on

On October 24-25, the Dahrendorf Forum hosted a foresight workshop on „European security in 2030“. The foresight team,...read on

On 2 October 2018, the Dahrendorf Forum, LSE’s European Institute, and the School of Public Policy hosted a lecture by...read on

Joint event of the Dahrendorf Forum and the Jacques Delors Institute Berlin – Centre for European Affairs at...read on

In collaboration with the working groups and project managers, the working group provides intellectual and administrative leadership to...read on

On 14 June 2018, researchers, practitioners, social partners and representatives from EU member states came together at the...read on

On 24 May 2018, the Dahrendorf Forum and LSE’s European Institute hosted Jean Pisani-Ferry who delivered a public...read on

On 16 May 2018, the Dahrendorf Forum and LSE’s European Institute co-hosted Jan Zielonka, Professor of European Politics...read on

The next meeting of the Dahrendorf Committee will take place on the 16th of March at the Hertie...read on

How will Brexit impact the EU’s foreign and security policy and future cooperation between the EU and UK...read on

February 28, 2018 | 16.30-18.00 Please note that this event will be held in German. The Institut français...read on

In this public lecture, former World Bank Group CFO Bertrand Badré discussed his new book Can Finance Save...read on

If 2016 was the year in which populism swept Britain and America, 2017 saw the populists defeated –...read on

In 1997 Ralf Dahrendorf called Europe “a continent that may be ill prepared for globalisation”. This depiction has...read on

In collaboration with the working groups and project managers, the working group provides intellectual and administrative leadership to...read on

The former Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, will talk about a remarkable 40 years on the political frontline. Join...read on

In collaboration with the working groups and project managers, the working group provides intellectual and administrative leadership to...read on

08:30-10:00am Recent populist surges in many democratic nations have caused serious concern about the stability and resistance of...read on

The next meeting of the Dahrendorf Committee will take place on the 16th of October 2017 at the...read on

5:00 – 8:00 pm In Germany, the UK, France and other parts of Europe, populism has played a...read on

12:00-2:00pm “A continent that may be ill prepared for globalisation”: Ralf Dahrendorf’s depiction of Europe in 1997 could...read on

Dahrendorf Workshop “Is European Integration happening on the ground?“ 28 June 2017 | 11:00 – 12:45  followed by light lunch...read on

5:00 – 7:00 pm (registration from 4:30 pm) Drawing on the conclusions of the Dahrendorf Forum-LSE IDEAS Special...read on

Hertie School of Governance, Forum 1st floor, 6.00 – 7.30 pm The debate about the legitimacy deficit of...read on

A workshop organised by the Russia-EU and the US Working Groups, Dahrendorf Forum By invitation only. On 8...read on

Following the US election result, what’s the future of US-Europe relations? Contributors to the Dahrendorf Forum-LSE IDEAS Special...read on

Was the current crisis between Russia and the West inevitable? When did it start?  Why did the Russian...read on

12.30-2.30pm – Public debate with experts from China on how to solve the country’s environmental crisis. Pollution of...read on

6.30-8pm Following the American election, what’s the future of US-Europe relations? Contributors to the Dahrendorf Forum-LSE IDEAS Special...read on

8:30 – 10:00 am The UK’s EU referendum and the US presidential election were two of the biggest...read on

4:00 – 5:30 pm The European Union is the largest trading partner for the United Kingdom and their...read on

6:15 – 7:45 pm Ahead of the British referendum, then British Prime Minister David Cameron warned of the...read on

12:30 – 2:00 pm In a time where Europe is challenged by a series of old and new...read on

6-7.30pm – Keynote and discussion with Ed Miliband (Member of Parliament, United Kingdom). Welcome & moderation: Helmut K. Anheier (President, Hertie School)....read on

With the UK heading for Brexit, the European Union faces a historic challenge but also an opportunity to...read on

Author’s workshop for the Dahrendorf Special issue ‘Futures. The journal of policy, planning and futures studies’ European Union...read on

The Dahrendorf Forum together with Yicai Research Institute (第一财经研究院) is delighted to present this workshop on China Energy...read on

Thursday, 8 September 13:30 – 15:00 Over the past decade, the EU has been following a “policy of...read on

In September 2015 Heads of State and Government at the United Nations agreed on the 2030 Agenda “Transforming...read on

  The Dahrendorf Forum and the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) cordially invite you to take part...read on

Five years after the revolution:  Where does Tunisia stand today? Thursday, 9 June 2016, 18:00 – 19:30 Hertie...read on

The decade since the release of the 2003 European Security Strategy has seen the world change dramatically. The...read on

Launch of the European Governance Monitor – Perspectives from the Inside Pre-Event to the Dahrendorf Symposium 2016 Akademie...read on

Dahrendorf Symposium 2016 Europe and the World – Global Insecurity & Power Shifts 25 – 27 May 2016...read on

The Roots of Radicalization: Lebanese and French Youth Freie Universität Berlin, Ihnestraße 21, 14195 Berlin, Lecture Hall E...read on

This lunchtime seminar will be led by Professor Jeffrey Tulis, Associate Professor in the Department of Government at...read on

Organised by: Egmont Institute and the Dahrendorf Forum This event explores an overhaul of the EU’s 2001 Asia Strategy,...read on

On Friday, 6th May, the Dahrendorf Forum hosted Vladimir Mau for a lunchtime talk at the London School of Economics, entitled...read on

Wednesday 4 May 2016, 6.30-8:00pm, Tower 2 9.04, LSE How does the space of a city influence democracy?...read on

Thursday 28 April 2016, 6.30-8pm, Tower 2 9.04, LSE Launch of LSE IDEAS-Dahrendorf Forum Special Report Changing Waters: Towards...read on

Monday, 25 April 25 April 2016 | 6.00 – 7.30 p.m. | Hertie School of Governance |  Room 3.61....read on

In this Dahrendorf Forum lecture, Ambassador Pierre Vimont, first executive secretary-general of the European External Action Service, asked whether the EU –...read on

16 March 2016 | 10 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. | Room 3.65 By invitation only Workshop Program 10.00-10.15        Welcome and...read on

Wednesday 11 March, 2 – 3.30 p.m. Room 3.30, Hertie School of Governance The European and Global Governance...read on

The LSE IDEAS China Foresight Project in partnership with the Dahrendorf Forum hosted a full-day workshop on the...read on

7 March 2016 | 19.00 – 20.30 |  Hertie School of Governance Friedrichstraße 180 | 10117 Berlin | Forum...read on

European foreign policy 2025: 2nd set of scenario workshops 7 – 9 March 2016 By invitation only In the...read on

26 February 2016 | 3 – 4.30 pm |  Hertie School of Governance Friedrichstraße 180 | 10117 Berlin | Forum...read on

Bringing together a broad spectrum of contributors from academic institutions throughout the UK and further afield, this day-long...read on

Vladimir Mau’s talk at the LSE explored Russia’s economic situation and the policies of its government. For a summary...read on

Addressing a capacity crowd at the LSE, leading Moscow analyst and Editor-in-Chief of Russia in Global Affairs Fyodor Lukyanov argued that...read on

Dahrendorf Workshop: Governing the ungovernable? Interrogating geographies of transformation and intervention, 20 – 22 January 2016 By invitation...read on

Roundtable Discussion on Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 6–8pm With Wolfgang Ischinger, Professor for Security Policy and Diplomatic Practice...read on

Dahrendorf December Meeting Days from Thursday, 10–11 December 2015 On invitation only The Dahrendorf December Meeting Days bring...read on

European foreign policy 2025: 1st set of scenario workshops 7 – 9 December 2015 By invitation only The Dahrendorf...read on

Thursday, 26 November 2015 | 12.00 – 2.00 pm | Hertie School of Governance, Room 3.30 Speaker: Frank...read on

Following on from the publication of the European Commission’s revisions to the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) on 18...read on

Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 2:30 – 6:00 pm Keynote Speech and Panel Discussion   Welcome Address Prof. Dr....read on

Since the extremely ferocious civil war in Syria the influx of refugees towards Europe has increased, forcing the...read on

Monday 16 November 2015, 5.00 – 6.30pm, OLD.4.10, Old Building Speakers: Professor Kathleen R. McNamara, Discussant: Prof Kevin...read on

Tuesday 10 November 2015, 6.30 – 8.00pm, Tower 2, room 9.04 Panelists: Diarmuid Torney, Olivia Gippner and Fergus...read on

On 6 and 7 November 2015, experts from ten countries presented their research on Chinese investments in Europe’s energy sectors...read on

Thursday, 5 November 2015, 18:00 – 19:30   Book Launch Dr Diarmuid Torney, Lecturer at Dublin City University The...read on

Tuesday 3 November 2015, 6.30 – 8.00pm, Old Theatre, Old Building Speaker: Dr Dmitri Trenin; Chair: Professor Michael...read on

Thursday 8 October 2015, 6.30 – 8.00pm, Old Theatre, Old Building Speakers: Sir Robert Cooper, Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger;...read on

Thursday 1 October 2015, 6.30 – 8.00pm, Old Theatre, Old Building Speaker: Professor Stephen M. Walt; Chair: Professor...read on

Monday 21 September 2015, 5.30 – 7.00pm Panelists Bilgin Ayata, Professor of Political Sociology, Department of Social Sciences, University...read on

The expert round table organized in the context of the Dahrendorf Forum – Debating Europe will discuss the on-going...read on

This first workshop of the Europe and Russia and Ukraine working group brings together policy practitioners and academics...read on

Panelists Fuat Keyman, Director of the Istanbul Policy Center and Professor of International Relations at Sabanci University, Istanbul Dilek...read on

The Politics of Conflict in the Middle East Discussion with Claus Offe, Professor of Political Sociology, Hertie School of...read on

LSE campus, venue TBC to ticketholders

London, London School of Economics

On 25 May 2015, the Working Group Europe & Turkey held their first workshop, titled “Is Democracy in...read on

On 17 April 2015 the Dahrendorf working group Europe-China Relations invited a small group of international experts from...read on

Discussants: Robert Cooper, Visiting Professor and Dahrendorf Senior Fellow, LSE IDEAS, London School of Economics and Political Science...read on

co-hosted by the European and Global Governance Colloqium