Carsta Langner

About Carsta

Carsta Langner is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Erfurt and a principal investigator within the DFG Research Unit on “Voluntariness.” Her research focuses on the history of voluntary participation under state socialism, the history of civil society in Germany, and racism and migration in East Germany during the transition period. Her most recent book Solidarität und Gewalt. Migration, Rassismus und Engagement in der ostdeutschen Umbruchgesellschaft, 1970-2000 (Transcript Verlag) was published in 2026.

Research Field

Recent German History

Affiliation

University of Erfurt

Department of History

Project

2024-2027

Voluntariness and Solidarity in the GDR and the Post-socialist Transition (1970-2000)

Principal Investigator (Recent German History)

Rassismus, Antisemitismus und Solidarität

publ. 2nd September 2026

By Carsta Langner

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“Solidarität und Gewalt” – Summer Book Talks

publ. 31st July 2026

In August and September 2026, Carsta Langner will be presenting her book “Solidarität und Gewalt” at several book talks and would like to engage in conversation with an interested audience. You can find the dates and details of what to expect in this news post.

Symposium „Die sozialistische Welt und der Globale Süden“ – With a Lecture by Carsta Langner

publ. 8th October 2025

The 23rd International Symposium of the Ettersberg Foundation “Die sozialistische Welt und der Globale Süden” will be held at the Reithaus Weimar on November 7 and 8, 2025. It is dedicated to “interdependencies between the Socialist World and the Global South”, collecting and presenting a variety of approaches and topics. Carsta Langner from our research group will be giving a lecture on November 7.

Film Series “Solidarität und Bevormundung – Die DDR und der Globale Süden”

publ. 10th September 2025

During the winter term 2025/26 we will present a film series entitled “Solidarität und Bevormundung – Die DDR und der Globale Süden.” Be invited to join us for four individual screenigs followed by discussions with special guests in Erfurt! In this post you get to the program in detail.

Talk by Carsta Langner at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

publ. 17th April 2025

Carsta Langner, member of our research group, will present aspects of her research perspective on voluntariness and voluntary engagement among migrants in the GDR at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

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