Democracy Forum
The Körber Foundation’s Democracy Forum is the place for open dialogue on key issues and challenges facing our democracy. The focus is on current social developments, which are examined from different perspectives by high-ranking guests from politics, science and civil society.
One focus is on local authorities as the foundation of democracy. They characterise the daily lives of citizens, but face a variety of challenges such as financial bottlenecks, attacks on public officials and the increasing dynamics of a digital public sphere. At the same time, expectations are growing for less bureaucratisation and more flexible scope for action in order to reconcile regional characteristics and overarching problems.
The Democracy Forum offers space for discussions that emphasise the strengths of our democracy and work together to find forward-looking solutions for a resilient and stable democratic basis.
Save the Date – Democracy Forum Local Politics 2026
20 April 2026, Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Berlin
Together with leading experts from politics, civil society and academia, we will discuss key topics for local politicians, including how to deal with attacks, insults and disinformation, the opportunities and risks of digital public relations work, the compatibility of family, career and voluntary work in politics, and the scope for local authorities to shape the future.
Make a note of 20 April 2026 in Berlin in your diary now – we look forward to seeing you there!
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