Florian Bochert

Florian Bochert was a member of the Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Europe Programme from June to September 2026 as part of the Junior Professionals Program (JPP). His work focused on EU foreign and security policy as well as on the collection and analysis of representative survey data across Europe. Prior to joining the Bertelsmann Stiftung, Florian worked as a research associate at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center. He studied Political Science and International Affairs at Harvard College and the Hertie School in Berlin. He is also currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Kassel, where his research examines how established political parties in Germany deal with the AfD.