{"title": "Felix Heidenreich - Demokratie unter Druck. Ein Republikanismus der Nachhaltigkeit", "start": "2026-11-04T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung", "address": "Schumannstraße 8, 10117 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/democracy", "literature"], "description": "A book presentation for Felix Heidenreich's new book \"Demokratie unter Druck. Ein Republikanismus der Nachhaltigkeit\". In it, the philosopher and political scientist argues for what he calls a republicanism of sustainability as a response to illiberal tendencies and a lack of social cohesion. He will be in discussion with Jan Philipp Albrecht, board member of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, and Ole Meinefeld of the foundation. The event is part of the series \"Zeitdiagnostische Interventionen\" and takes place in German on site and via livestream.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/felix-heidenreich-demokratie-unter-druck-ein-republikanismus-22770/", "official_url": "https://calendar.boell.de/de/event/prof-dr-felix-heidenreich-demokratie-unter-druck-ein-republikanismus-der-nachhaltigkeit", "image": "https://noky.io/images/919e74997057891008028e286e178e559d7f7ceec9be3138fd4536a6a703f4d8-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-04T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung", "address": "Schumannstraße 8, 10117 Berlin", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Democracy Under Pressure: Building Resilient Societies", "start": "2026-11-07T13:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T14:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/democracy"], "description": "„Democracy Under Pressure: Building Resilient Societies“ is an English-language discussion held as a round table on the „03 Franklin Stage“ at Falling Walls Science House. It is organised by Falling Walls with the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich involved, and takes place as a hybrid format. The panel brings together physics Nobel laureate Brian P. Schmidt, former Portuguese minister Manuel Heitor, LMU vice president Armin Nassehi, former European Research Council president Helga Nowotny and Yoshua Bengio of LawZero. They ask why even stable democracies can erode from within and look at the social, economic, cultural and technological foundations of open societies in times of rapid change.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/democracy-under-pressure-building-resilient-societies-72414/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/democracy-under-pressure-building-resilient-societies", "image": ""}, {"title": "Ein Anker in der Krise von Staat und Verfassung – Die ungebrochene Aktualität des Konservatismus", "start": "2026-11-11T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Bibliothek des Konservatismus", "address": "Fasanenstraße 4, 10623 Berlin", "price": "10 Euro pro Person (ermäßigt 5 Euro) an der Abendkasse", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics"], "description": "A talk with discussion on the state of conservatism in politically turbulent times in Germany. The economist and political scientist Siegfried Franke, professor of economic policy at the Andrássy University in Budapest from 2012 to 2015, explains how conservative thinking can offer perspectives for solutions in the face of crises. It is about proven courses of action such as fostering the family, protecting private property combined with effective competition policy, and preserving the rule of law and defending fundamental rights. Thanks to his international work, he also takes in developments beyond Germany, such as those in Hungary, where Viktor Orban was voted out despite successful government.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/ein-anker-in-der-krise-von-staat-und-verfassung-die-ungebroc-13258/", "official_url": "https://www.bdk-berlin.org/veranstaltungen/siegfried-franke-ein-anker-in-der-krise-von-staat-und-verfassung-die-ungebrochene-aktualitaet-des-konservatismus/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/be1a601ca0af8b4f9ce38c8d2c9e49ea03cdec226848d1c79ebaa5670493e592-2000.webp"}, {"title": "WahlheYmat Talks: Democracy for everyone", "start": "2026-11-11T18:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek (AGB)", "address": "Eva-Mamlok-Platz 1, 10961 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.gratis-in-berlin.de/component/flexicontent/24-wissen-live/2081884-web-seminar-nachhaltig-gesund-und-guenstig-einkaufen", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/democracy"], "description": "WahlheYmat Talks: Democracy for everyone is an English-language panel discussion on democratic participation in Berlin, where around one million residents cannot vote. Behind it is WahlheYmat e.V., whose monthly series is supported by the Berlin Central and Regional Library (ZLB). The guests are Chantal Chisley (Polnischer Sozialrat e.V.), Esther Nass (StimmlosTrend, WahlheYmat e.V.) and Jonas Drechsler (D2030 – Deutschland neu denken e.V.). Together with the audience they explore how democracy can be made accessible to everyone and adapted to a diverse society – no registration needed, but places are limited.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/wahlheymat-talks-democracy-for-everyone-2594/", "official_url": "https://www.zlb.de/veranstaltungsuebersicht/wahlheymat-talks-democracy-for-everyone/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3fcceda21c60b934a6d7cc56d97e5c4b26267ef593cb30afb5877f3443fb9910-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Widersetzt euch – Michael Kraske (Autor)", "start": "2026-11-09T18:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Atze Musiktheater", "address": "Luxemburger Straße 20, 13353 Berlin", "price": "EINTRITT FREI", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.kiwi-verlag.de/buch/michael-kraske-dirk-laabs-widersetzt-euch-9783462314601", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics/fascism", "literature"], "description": "A reading with Michael Kraske from the book „Widersetzt euch! – Wie wir gemeinsam den neuen Faschismus besiegen“, which he wrote together with Dirk Laabs. The book shows how the rise of the right in Germany can be stopped and offers practical advice for everyday life in clubs, workplaces, schools and families. With best-practice examples for politicians, volunteers, school heads and parents, it explains how the fight for democracy can be won and which mistakes must be avoided.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/widersetzt-euch-michael-kraske-autor-17009/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8a97fd8bdf574c33bc8a3a2c108b988657df085dc8346045ddf094939ab19173-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Die Freiheit der Andersdenkenden. Rosa Luxemburg und die Demokratie heute", "start": "2026-11-06T18:30:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Deutsches Theater", "address": "Schumannstraße 13a, 10117 Berlin", "price": "Eintritt frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/politics", "society/democracy"], "description": "A talk at the Deutsches Theater as part of the series \"Auf der Schotterpiste der Geschichte\" takes up Rosa Luxemburg and the lasting relevance of her famous sentence on the freedom of those who think differently. The series is run by DT Kontext, the theatre's discussion programme. The panel features political and social scientist Naika Foroutan and historian Uwe Sonnenberg of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, moderated by André Mumot. The discussion asks what her idea of a living democracy and free speech can mean in the crises of the 21st century.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/die-freiheit-der-andersdenkenden-rosa-luxemburg-und-die-demo-4405/", "official_url": "https://www.deutschestheater.de/programm/produktionen/auf-der-schotterpiste-der-geschichte-3-die-freiheit-der-andersdenkenden", "image": ""}, {"title": "Freiheit und Solidarität – Gegensätze oder Komplementäre", "start": "2026-11-10T18:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Maecenata Stiftung", "address": "Rungestraße 17, 10179 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/civil-society"], "description": "A colloquium by the Maecenata Stiftung in cooperation with the Allianz Rechtssicherheit für politische Willensbildung e.V. asks whether freedom and solidarity are opposites, or whether responsibly lived freedom requires solidarity. The political scientist Dr. Marie Wachinger opens with a talk on the concept of solidarity and its current situation in civil-society networks. Afterwards Dr. Rupert Graf Strachwitz, a board member of the foundation, examines the concept of freedom before a discussion with all participants. The hybrid event addresses a broad audience and aims to develop arguments for public debate; a small reception follows at the end.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/freiheit-und-solidaritat-gegensatze-oder-komplementare-26301/", "official_url": "https://www.maecenata.eu/terminarchiv/freiheit-und-solidaritaet-gegensaetze-oder-komplementaere/", "image": ""}, {"title": "New Economy Talks #3: Wer verteidigt die Demokratie? Antifaschistische Wirtschaftspolitik und die Macht der Arbeit", "start": "2026-11-05T20:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-05T22:30:00+01:00", "place": "Telefónica Basecamp", "address": "Mittelstraße 51-53, 10117 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/fascism", "society/economics"], "description": "The third edition of the New Economy Talks is a discussion about an economic policy meant to undercut the far right, at a time when collective bargaining coverage, working hours and social security are under pressure. It is hosted by Surplus Magazin together with the Forum New Economy; moderated by Carmen Giovanazzi, economist Isabella Weber, whose book »Antifaschistische Wirtschaftspolitik« came out in October 2026, and DGB leader Yasmin Fahimi discuss prices, wages, co-determination and the role of workers and unions in defending democracy. A get-together with light refreshments follows.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/new-economy-talks-3-wer-verteidigt-die-demokratie-antifaschi-32529/", "official_url": "https://www.basecamp.digital/event/new-economy-talks-3-wer-verteidigt-die-demokratie-antifaschistische-wirtschaftspolitik-und-die-macht-der-arbeit/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b843f6fef832e2cc5a753c6f330979091f5663e29e6f426977f23ceb1c0beb04-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Auf der Schotterpiste der Geschichte 3: Die Freiheit der Andersdenkenden", "start": "2026-11-06T18:30:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Deutsches Theater", "address": "Schumannstraße 13a, 10117 Berlin", "price": "Eintritt frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/politics", "society/democracy"], "description": "„Auf der Schotterpiste der Geschichte 3: Die Freiheit der Andersdenkenden“ is a discussion event in the DT Kontext series, held in the Rangfoyer of the Deutsches Theater. The panel features political and social scientist Naika Foroutan, head of the German Institute for Migration and Integration Research, and historian Uwe Sonnenberg of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, moderated by André Mumot. At its centre is Rosa Luxemburg's famous line „Freiheit ist immer auch die Freiheit der Andersdenkenden“ and her legacy at a time when democratic values are under pressure worldwide. The discussion asks what her courage, her critique of the system and her idea of political participation can teach us for the challenges of the 21st century. Admission is free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/auf-der-schotterpiste-der-geschichte-3-die-freiheit-der-ande-16847/", "official_url": "https://www.deutschestheater.de/programm/produktionen/auf-der-schotterpiste-der-geschichte-3-die-freiheit-der-andersdenkenden", "image": ""}, {"title": "Damaged Deliberations", "start": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+02:00", "end": "2027-06-30T00:00:00+02:00", "place": "Diffrakt", "address": "Crellestraße 22, 10827 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["nature/environment", "society/democracy"], "description": "\"Damaged Deliberations\" is a series of discussions, workshops and films on democracy and the environment, running from April 2026 to June 2027 at diffrakt, a Berlin centre for theory. It was conceived and organised by Caroline Adler, Morten Paul and Hannah Wallenfels for diffrakt. The series explores how ecological responsibility and democratic participation can go together, bringing in artists, theorists and activists. Its chapters cover land and soil, family, waste, negotiation and speculation.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/damaged-deliberations-14500/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/887a5c18443e45ed61a427e76fbd29260e4aa02a773ac2129a95c27652f0850f-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Getrennt, vereint, zukunftsstark – Stiftungen im Angesicht wechselnder politischer Systeme", "start": "2026-11-10T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Max-Liebermann-Haus", "address": "Pariser Platz 7, 10117 Berlin", "price": "Eintritt frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/civil-society"], "description": "A panel discussion about perpetual foundations, which are designed for eternity and repeatedly face the challenges of changing political systems. The discussion features Prof. Dr. Philipp Enger, chairman of the board of trustees of the Koepjohann’sche Stiftung, and Marie Hoffmann, head of the executive office of the Stiftung Charité Berlin; the event is moderated by Gottfried Haufe. It addresses how foundations can protect themselves against external influence, what experiences they have had with historical events and how they continued their work, and how they can act in civil society when the political situation restricts society. The Stiftung Brandenburger Tor invites you to the discussion.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/getrennt-vereint-zukunftsstark-stiftungen-im-angesicht-wechs-24155/", "official_url": "https://stiftungbrandenburgertor.de/veranstaltungen/stiftungen-in-politischen-systemen/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/af35e10442f386e87960f44078c09248a9c77c9f5aeb8ffc8349ef460d78d460-600.webp"}, {"title": "Zuhör-Pop-up Aktionen", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T13:00:00+01:00", "place": "Heinrich-Böll-Bibliothek", "address": "Greifswalder Straße 87, 10409 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/democracy"], "description": "The Zuhör-Pop-up Aktionen are about a new culture of listening, because listening creates the basis for dialogue, connection, change and ultimately democracy. Behind it is the Netzwerk Zuhören, which offers space for this once a month at the Heinrich-Böll-Bibliothek. Anyone interested is welcome to come along and be heard and seen.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/zuhor-pop-up-aktionen-28874/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "JDZB Series \"The Future of Democracy\"", "start": "2026-11-02T13:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Japanisch-Deutsches Zentrum Berlin", "address": "Saargemünder Straße 2, 14195 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/democracy"], "description": "A symposium titled \"Democracy as Practice: Japan and Germany on Civic Education, Participation, and Plurality\". It is jointly organized by the Japanese-German Center Berlin and the European Academy Berlin and explores how democracy is learned, practiced, and strengthened, with a focus on non-formal civic education and civil society in Japan and Germany. The event is part of the JDZB series \"The Future of Democracy\" and builds on a Japanese-German exchange that took place in Tokyo and Hiroshima. It is held in German and Japanese with simultaneous interpretation, with some speakers from Japan joining online.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/jdzb-series-the-future-of-democracy-23268/", "official_url": "https://jdzb.de/de/veranstaltungen/jdzb-series-future-democracy", "image": ""}, {"title": "Büro der öffentlichen Sache: Teilhabe", "start": "2026-11-04T19:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Akademie der Künste", "address": "Pariser Platz 4, 10117 Berlin", "price": "7,50 EUR (Ermäßigt: 5 EUR)", "price_from": "7.50", "price_to": "7.50", "tickets_url": "https://adk.eventim-inhouse.de/webshop/webticket/shop?event=20889", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/democracy"], "description": "“Büro der öffentlichen Sache” is a public series of discussions. People from fields such as politics, art, business, media, church, sport or the military are invited to discuss a topic with one or two people of their choosing on which they explicitly hold differing views. Facing growing social and political polarisation, it asks which cultural and institutional conditions a democratic society needs so that publicness, judgement and democratic dispute can endure. On 4 November, Gregor Gysi discusses, among others, with Anh-Linh Ngo and Manos Tsangaris.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/buro-der-offentlichen-sache-teilhabe-21467/", "official_url": "https://adk.de/programm/veranstaltungskalender/2026/11/buero-der-oeffentlichen-sache-november/596633", "image": ""}, {"title": "Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium: Adenauer's Heirs", "start": "2026-11-12T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-12T12:30:00+01:00", "place": "Bundeskanzler-Helmut-Kohl-Stiftung", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/germany", "society/politics"], "description": "A scholarly colloquium about the CDU/CSU after the Adenauer era. The Bundeskanzler-Helmut-Kohl-Stiftung is hosting its 8th scholarly colloquium on the book “Adenauer's Heirs: The CDU/CSU from Détente to Reunification”. The author Dr. Ronald Granieri and Dr. Hugo Müller-Vogg present the years that were decisive for the union; the discussion is moderated by Dr. Michael Borchard. It also explores how Helmut Kohl prevailed against Rainer Barzel and Franz-Josef Strauß and how a party can preserve its brand core while reaching new groups of voters. The event is aimed at a specialist audience; those interested can contact the foundation by email.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/wissenschaftliches-kolloquium-adenauers-heirs-75827/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9ce7bfc795418989612861d79c53660a7162a36b20308691b5446467b9b85c32-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Rente, Reformen, Generationengerechtigkeit: Wie viel Zukunft steckt in der Jungen Union", "start": "2026-11-11T17:30:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Schwarzkopf-Stiftung Junges Europa", "address": "Sophienstraße 28/29, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics"], "description": "A discussion event on pensions, reforms and how burdens are shared between generations. It is part of the series „Wer gestaltet die Politik von morgen? Die Jugendorganisationen der Parteien im Gespräch“ at the Schwarzkopf-Stiftung Junges Europa. The guest is Johannes Winkel, federal chairman of the Junge Union and a member of the German Bundestag. Together with the audience it will discuss questions such as a long-term financed pension reform, how to fund infrastructure and defence investments without overburdening future generations, and how young people can shape politics.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/rente-reformen-generationengerechtigkeit-wie-viel-zukunft-st-27270/", "official_url": "https://schwarzkopf-stiftung.de/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/rente-reformen-generationengerechtigkeit-wie-viel-zukunft-steckt-in-der-jungen-union/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2511eab659c60e8d8c2c8eda559a654d1a53d8ef658656526f3abf75488e60ad-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Key Visual der Konferenz \"Curating - Caring for Knowledge and Society\" © Design: Dina Fluck", "start": "2026-11-05T09:15:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Humboldt Forum", "address": "Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["art/curation", "society/democracy"], "description": "The conference \"Curating - Caring for Knowledge and Society\" asks how universities and museums, as democratic institutions, can \"care for\" society. In four thematic panels – \"Natur erleben\", \"Gemeinsam leben\", \"Gesünder werden\" and \"Zukunft gestalten\" – curators from Berlin cultural institutions and researchers from the Berlin Excellence Alliance present and discuss curatorial practices through specific case studies. The programme is complemented by a keynote from Elke Krasny and a conversation with Marion Ackermann and Joachim Baur titled \"Sorge, Wut, Mut\". The conference is jointly organised by the Berlin University Alliance, the Humboldt Labor and the Zentrum für Kulturtechnik.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/key-visual-der-konferenz-curating-caring-for-knowledge-and-s-2549/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d36e687bce1005c3b34865848ab1f1a6e99fc8721bcf49b42c34ed96ca175eab-1200.webp"}]}