Programme from 2 p.m.
- musical entrée
- opening by Dean Professor Miriam Zschoche
- welcome address by the Presidium
- welcome address by Thuringian Minister President Prof. Dr Mario Voigt
- keynote speech “Liberal democracy in times of upheaval” by former Federal President Joachim Gauck
- musical interlude
- Champagne reception (approx. 3:15–4:00 p.m.)
- musical interlude
- panel discussion “Political Science Then – Today – Tomorrow” with Professor Bettina Rockenbach, Liv Volkmann, Dr Fabian Disselbeck and Professor Michael Riegner
- farewell by Dean Professor Miriam Zschoche
- reception in the foyer
