Together with our project partners we protect our democratic institutions and strengthen democratic values.
Intellectual Journeys

Intellectual Journeys
Nurturing a new generation of intellectual leadership
Digital Policy Lab

Digital Policy Lab
Digital Policy Lab
Facilitating transformative digital policy efforts
Partnership with the University of Cologne

Partnership with the University of Cologne
Interdisciplinary cooperation between history and international law
Social Sentiment in Times of Crisis

Social Sentiment in Times of Crisis
Innovative research design for crisis-proof democracies
Hillel Deutschland

Hillel Deutschland
A leadership and empowerment program to foster Jewish life and promote democratic participation
Auditing Algorithms for Systemic Risks

Auditing Algorithms for Systemic Risks
Evaluation and analysis of algorithms and their influence on our society
DISARM Foundation

DISARM Foundation
Creating a shared language to combat disinformation
Program at Oxford University

Program at Oxford University
Research and teaching to secure democratic values, institutions and good governance
Cooperation with the Hebrew University Jerusalem

Cooperation with the Hebrew University Jerusalem
Research and teaching on issues of individual and collective human rights
Zeitenwende on tour

Zeitenwende on tour
Townhall discussions on the challenges of our time


Zeitenwende on tour: Townhall discussions on the challenges of our time
Zeitenwende on tour: Townhall discussions on the challenges of our time
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Hans Kelsen Visiting Professorship
Hans Kelsen Visiting Professorship
University of Cologne welcomes Professor Dr Eliav Lieblich as first Hans Kelsen Visiting Professor


Europe's Digital Services Act: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead
Europe's Digital Services Act: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead
In conversation with Oliver Marsh from AlgorithmWatch


Introducing Intellectual Journeys: Fostering intellectual leaders at the Van Leer Institute


We cannot afford to be isolated. By Barak Medina
We cannot afford to be isolated. By Barak Medina

Digital Policy Lab
Digital Policy Lab: Facilitating transformative digital policy efforts


Partnership with the University of Cologne
Partnership with the University of Cologne: Interdisciplinary cooperation between history and international law


Social Sentiment in Times of Crisis
Introducing Social Sentiment in Times of Crisis
Innovative research design to anticipate societal opinion in times of crisis


Israel’s Constitutional Crisis
Israel’s Constitutional Crisis. By Barak Medina