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Nebliger See in einer stillen, herbstlichen Landschaft. Im Vordergrund rahmen kahle Äste und vereinzelte Blätter das Bild. Der See spiegelt die gespenstisch wirkenden, vom Nebel umhüllten Bäume am Ufer wider. Die Szene wirkt ruhig, melancholisch und nachdenklich.
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Sincere sympathy Gerd Höfinghoff *09.04.1942 +19.02.2026

Gerd Höfinghoff was held in high esteem by teachers and students at the Institute of Social Sciences.

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Presentation of Master's degree programs - now also as a video!

The new videos for our Master's degree programs are online! If you are interested in one of our programs, please contact us.

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"Is democracy in the USA on the brink of extinction?"

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