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Veranstalter: AmerikaHaus NRW in Kooperation mit Auslandsgesellschaft.de, Academy International Affairs NRW und DGAP
gefördert durch: Land NRW
The Ruhr region in Germany and the so-called Rust Belt in the United States have undergone profound transformations in recent decades. Both regions, long defined by coal, steel, and heavy industry, have experienced the economic, social, and political consequences of deindustrialization. Yet despite structural similarities, the paths they have taken in responding to these changes differ—and offer important lessons for each other. Which economic and political strategies have been pursued in response to the challenges posed by industrial decline? To what extent have these measures succeeded in ensuring economic security and social stability—and where have they fallen short? How have processes of regional transformation influenced public trust in democratic institutions and party preferences among working class voters? What can both regions learn from one another to create viable futures for their populations and lay the groundwork for long-term prosperity?
We are looking forward to discussing these and further questions.
