
History and Politics
How the past impacts the present: Our History and Politics area aims to create a deeper understanding of historical events and political contexts. Our projects highlight how the past shapes our present and how we can successfully shape the future. International conferences, history competitions, history festivals or spaces of remembrance in digital worlds: We work with dedicated experts from politics, academia and civil society, both nationally and internationally, and strive to strengthen democratic values and social cohesion.

Gabriele Woidelko
Head of Department History and Politics






Fabian Knothe
Programme Manager
German Federal President’s History Competition
German Federal President’s History Competition

Anne Kohstall
Programme Manager
German Federal President’s History Competition
German Federal President’s History Competition

Lena Langensiepen (parental leave)
Programme Manager
German Federal President’s History Competition
German Federal President’s History Competition


Kirsten Pörschke
Programme Manager
German Federal President’s History Competition
German Federal President’s History Competition

Lisa Salzwedel
Programme Manager
Körber History Forum
Körber History Forum


Laura Wesseler
Programme Director
German Federal President’s History Competition
German Federal President’s History Competition

Andreas Winter
Programme Manager
German Federal President’s History Competition
German Federal President’s History Competition