We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our colleague Matthias Koenig (1971–2026), Professor of Sociology at Heidelberg University.
Matthias was at the forefront of comparative research on diversity governance, and his empirical and theoretical contributions were widely recognized as pathbreaking. He also provided invaluable guidance to the ETHNICGOODS project, especially during the early stages of dataset construction.
Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends, colleagues, and students. We will remember him with gratitude and fondness.
