Emma Gasster

Junior Communication Manager

Emma started as an intern with the communications team of Das Progressive Zentrum in April 2022. She graduated from the University of Bremen with a BA in political science and law and is currently studying to attain her master’s degree in social policy. The underlying focus of her studies has been the interrelationship between public opinion, particularly on the welfare state, and political decision making. Her previous work experiences include writing for a local news outlet, working for the Research Center on Inequality and Social Policy (SOCIUM) and internships at the U.S. House of Representatives and the Bertelsmann Stiftung.

Publications

Progressive Governance: Rise or Demise – How Democracies Can Withstand Authoritarian Attacks

New "Talking Progress" Podcast episode: A conversation between Anne Applebaum and Wolfgang Schmidt
Florian Ranft, Diego Rivas, Emma Gasster

Projects

Transatlantic Dialogue on the Industrial Heartlands: Shaping the Future

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