Articles by Franziska Maier

July 30, 2021

Why modern German citizenship is more than a bundle of rights

Franziska Maier

Citizenship is a contested and multifaceted concept. Yet despite their differences, all German citizens see citizenship as something more than just a legal status. Franziska Maier finds that common to all German citizens is a desire for connectivity

Franziska Maier

PhD Candidate, University of Stuttgart

Franziska holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from the Hertie School of Governance.

She has previously worked as a facilitator, and in policy evaluation.

Her research focuses on citizenship, deliberative democracy and participation.

Franziska is interested in better understanding how citizens think about democracy and good societies.

Follow her on Twitter @FranziskaMaier

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