Jörg Requate

Prof. Dr. Jörg Requate serves as Professor of Western European History (18th-20th centuries) at the University of Kassel since April 2015. His academic career spans over two decades with prior positions including private lecturer at the University of Bielefeld, teacher at the Abendgymnasium Bielefeld (2010-2015), acting professor at Bielefeld University, and guest lecturer at the German Historical Institute in Paris. In November-December 2023, he was a visiting professor at the École des Hautes Études en sciences sociales (EHESS) in Paris.

Requate's scholarly focus encompasses:

• History of Western Europe (18th-20th centuries)
• Media and Journalism History
• European Public Sphere and Transnational Communication
• Political Communication in Comparative Perspective
• Terrorism and Media Representation
• Comparative European History

His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with the intersection of media systems and societal development throughout European history. Recent works show his active participation in contemporary scholarly debates while maintaining his foundational interest in historical media structures and political communication. His research frequently employs comparative methodologies across national contexts, particularly examining German-French relations within broader European frameworks.

Requate has made significant editorial contributions as co-editor of the "Jahrbuch für Kommunikationsgeschichte" since 2022 and its supplementary volumes since 2024. His scholarly output includes influential monographs such as "Journalismus als Beruf" (1995), "Der Kampf um die Demokratisierung der Justiz" (2008), "Frankreich nach 1945" (2011), and "Europa an der Schwelle zur Hochmoderne" (2023), alongside numerous edited volumes on European public spheres and media history.