NEC News
June 2026
Panel on Ecological Planning
On May 30, 2026, the "Journées économiques internationales 2026" (International Economics Days), organized by the French Institut La Boétie, took place at the Maison de la Chimie in Paris. The conference addressed key issues regarding the global economic order, socio-ecological transformation, and public financing.
Podcast on the Power of Neoliberal Networks
Matthias Schmelzer speaks on “Radiowissen” about his book on the Mont Pèlerin Society and neoliberalism.May 2026
New working papers explore current issues and approaches to social transformation.
In May, five new papers were published in the Norbert Elias Center’s (NEC) Transformation Working Papers Series. The papers address current social debates and examine topics such as the AfD’s environmental policy, feminist self-defense, and approaches to the doughnut economy.
Study on Cement Industry and Construction Transition
The new study examines the ecological and social impacts of global cement production and discusses possible alternatives.
International Economic Days in Paris
The Institut La Boétie announces the “Journées économiques internationales 2026” in Paris.
Sufficiency Policy in the Energy Crisis
ARTE documentary features research by Jonas Lage and co-authors on the implementation of sufficiency policyApril 2026
Opening of Transformation Dialogue at Leuphana University
Matthias Schmelzer in conversation with Gretchen Bakke on the relationship between language, change, and political activism
Website Launch of the Project “Circular Use of Living Space”
The research project “Circular Use of Living Space” at the Norbert Elias Center now has its own website.March 2026