5th Seminar // May 2025

This seminar, developed by the ILE in collaboration with the Residencia de Estudiantes, continues with those held in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, and is part of the ‘Democracy and Tolerance’ line of work. In previous editions, the seminar addressed issues such as the expansion of populism, illiberal patterns of political action, the growth of global inequality, the risks of climate change, and the challenges arising from technological disruptions. In this years’ edi-tion, we will focus on exploring the effects of cultural diversity on social cohe-sion, as well as on democratic societies’ capacity to manage internal conflict. With the support of a range of experts, we will undertake a comprehensive analysis of the current integration models implemented in our democratic so-cieties, assessing whether these models are adequately designed to prevent social fragmentation, tribalism, and ethno-corporatist dynamics. Furthermore, critical reflections will be offered on matters including identity politics, the woke paradigm, and social tensions arising from migratory processes affecting Europe.

This seminar, developed by the ILE in collaboration with the Residencia de Estudiantes, continues with those held in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, and is part of the ‘Democracy and Tolerance’ line of work. In previous editions, the seminar addressed issues such as the expansion of populism, illiberal patterns of political action, the growth of global inequality, the risks of climate change, and the challenges arising from technological disruptions. In this years’ edition, we will focus on exploring the effects of cultural diversity on social cohesion, as well as on democratic societies’ capacity to manage internal conflict. With the support of a range of experts, we will undertake a comprehensive analysis of the current integration models implemented in our democratic societies, assessing whether these models are adequately designed to prevent social fragmentation, tribalism, and ethno-corporatist dynamics. Furthermore, critical reflections will be offered on matters including ‘identity politics’, the woke paradigm, and social tensions arising from migratory processes affecting Europe.