Thesis supervisors: Elsa Vivant and Marian Burchardt
My study is a sociological analysis of the effects of political change on urban development in the city of Chemnitz. I want to examine how the European Capital of Culture program, which is the result of two decades of urban planning led by center-left political parties, is being managed by far-right political forces after the 2024 elections. My research will focus on the strategies of civil society actors involved in the program, municipal technicians working on urban planning strategies, elected officials, and members of the Chemnitz 2025 foundation. My findings will contribute to the understanding of the governmental strategies of rising right-wing parties, such as the AfD and the Pro Chemnitz/Freie Sachsen coalition.
Year of enrollment: 2024
Doctoral school: City, Transport, and Territories – VTT