Ferdinand Mirbach, PhD

Senior Expert Immigration Society
#diversity #justice #participation

Ferdinand is a senior expert in the founding topic of immigration society with a focus on integration and diversity and our diversity officer at the Robert Bosch Stiftung. Good coexistence in heterogeneous societies, equal participation of people with and without a migration history, and combating discrimination are his motivation for working in our topic area.


Ferdinand studied Political Science, Religious Studies and American Studies at the Universities of Munich and Bologna (Italy) and received his PhD from the University of Göttingen on the "Political Participation of Muslims in Germany". He gained his first professional experience at the Bertelsmann Stiftung before joining the Robert Bosch Stiftung.

Contact
Phone +49 711 46084-480
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"For me, individual and social diversity is a strength and an enrichment. That's why it's all the more important to me to actively stand up for equal rights and against any form of discrimination."

Publications

  • Mirbach, Ferdinand: Einführung (2019). In: Zusammenhalt in Vielfalt – Das Vielfaltsbarometer 2019 der Robert Bosch Stiftung, Robert Bosch Stiftung (Hrsg.)
  • Mirbach, Ferdinand: Das religiöse Leben von Muslimen in Deutschland – Ergebnisse des Religionsmonitors (2013). In: Islam und die deutsche Gesellschaft, Dirk Halm / Hendrik Meyer (Hrsg.)
  • Mirbach, Ferdinand: Die deutschen Parteien und der Islam – Politische Konzepte zur Integration von Muslimen (2008), Tectum Verlag
His articles on our website
Integration & Democracy

Germany needs politicians with a migration background

Our senior expert Ferdinand Mirbach on the REPCHANCE study results.
September 24, 2024
Structural racism

When it is not only individuals who discriminate...

Institutional and structural racism is often less visible but just as damaging as racist hate crime. How entrenched racist structures in...
March 17, 2025
Diversity Day 2024

The Robert Bosch Stiftung has joined the Diversity Charter

On this occasion, we raise the question: When is diversity more than just a buzzword?
May 28, 2024
Commentary

When silent groups are no longer silent...

For a long time, people with a migration background were considered a silent group. But this is now changing, and it is a win for democracy. Nevertheless, hurdles remain...
July 19, 2023
Interview

“We will always support Ukrainian refugees the best we can!”

We spoke to policymakers from Estonia and the Czech Republic about challenges, achievements, and the current situation.
February 22, 2023
Where immigration and integration succeed

“In Canada, There Is A Real Sense of Belonging”

Around the globe, Canada’s immigration and integration policy is seen as a shining example of best practice. Ferdinand Mirbach, Senior...
October 12, 2022