In spring 2026, works council elections will take place across Germany once again – including in companies where right-wing or right-wing populist lists such as ‘Zentrum’ are standing. Although these developments have been the subject of increasing public and trade union debate for several years, there has so far been a lack of systematic research both on works council elections in general and on the presence of right-wing actors in companies in particular. This presentation offers initial insights into the research project on works council elections funded by the Hans Böckler Foundation and examines whether, and in what form, right-wing populism can be observed within companies. The focus is on preliminary findings, theoretical perspectives and open questions regarding workplace democracy, lines of conflict and political representation in companies.

Speakers: Ulrich Brinkmann & Maurice Laßhof (Organizational Sociology) 

ULB Darmstadt, S1|20
Lecture hall in the basement

Link to Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 656 5951 9774
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This event is part of the the series "Three quarters of an hour" of TU Darmstadt. The lunchtime talks, taking place in loose intervals each semester, offer the opportunity to receive insights into the latest research areas from university colleagues in an informal atmosphere. Questions of research policy can also be addressed.