Franklin University Switzerland held an engaging "US Election Night" event on November 5, drawing the Franklin community and external guests together to analyze and discuss the U.S. elections from diverse perspectives. This event took place on Franklin’s campus, inviting students, staff, alumni, and guests to explore the far-reaching implications of the election through a series of expert panels featuring speakers from academia, government, media, and industry. Franklin faculty members moderated the discussions, guiding insightful conversations that examined both the domestic and international impacts of the election.
President Samuel Martín-Barbero opened the event with a welcome speech, followed by three distinguished panels. The first panel, Implicazioni delle elezioni americane per la politica svizzera, was conducted in Italian and focused on the implications of the U.S. election for Swiss politics. The second panel delved into electoral campaigning and voting behavior, offering insights from international scholars in political science. The final panel explored the U.S. elections and the global order, discussing potential shifts in international relations and policies.
The event was moderated by Professors Bernd Bucher, Elisa Volpi, and Oliver Strijbis from Franklin’s Division of Communication, History, and Politics, showcasing Franklin’s expertise in social science and its commitment to providing a platform for academic discourse. After the panels, attendees enjoyed a lively networking apéro, followed by live coverage of the election results.
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