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04 Nov 2026
19:00 - 21:00University of Basel, Kollegienhaus, Lecture hall 118, Petersplatz 1, 4051 Basel
Society & Culture
After the MidtermsPanel discussion on the future of U.S. politics and culture
(Image: zvg) What do the US midterm elections mean for the future of American democracy and the country's political direction?
At this panel discussion, historians and literary scholars from the United States, Switzerland and Germany will explore the political and cultural developments shaping the country after the midterms. What may the future hold for the 2028 presidential election, for MAGA, and right-wing populism more generally?
The event is addressed to anyone interested US politics, history, and culture. It focuses on the immediate present: the US Midterm elections taking place on the previous day. The three experts will provide fresh insights from history, literary studies, and American Studies.
Panel discussion featuring:
- Seth Cotlar, Professor of History, Willamette University
- Philipp Schweighauser, Professor of North American and General Literature, University of Basel
- Johannes Voelz, Professor of American Studies, Democracy, and Aesthetics, Goethe University Frankfurt
Moderation: Andrew Shields, University of Basel
Attendance is free of charge. The event language is English. During the Q&A at the end, questions can be asked in either English or German.
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