Viadrina Debate • European University Viadrina

Mattia Nelles, Susann Worschech und Vassili Golod bei der Viadrina Debate Winter-Semester 2026/27 an der Viadrina

With the Viadrina Debate, the European University Viadrina presents itself as a place for debating socially relevant topics of the future - both regionally and nationally. Current issues are discussed at the Viadrina Debate from a pan-European perspective. The series brings together experts, students and the interested public in a forum for critical discourse and promotes dialogue between academia and civil society.

“No peace lasts for ever” – Viadrina Debate on how society grows through crises

14 Oktober 2026

The Viadrina Debate on 14 October 2026 offered in-depth insights into contemporary Ukrainian society from the perspectives of journalism and the social sciences. ‘Does society grow through crises? On learning from Eastern Europe, resilience – and why Ukrainians can’t bear to hear the term any more’ was the title of the third instalment in the series.

ARD correspondent Vassili Golod and Viadrina social scientist Dr Susann Worschech also spoke with presenter Mattia Nelles and the audience about how Western Europe can become more crisis-resilient and why it is worth looking to Ukraine for insights.

Key Takeaways from the Debate