{"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": "", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-10T18:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Maecenata Stiftung", "address": "Rungestraße 17, 10179 Berlin", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"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": "https://www.eventim.de/artist/winfried-glatzeder/", "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": "https://noky.io/images/fc5c2ecaa26477b4abaf702a62d55bafe5cba3f71174a147e7d5183ce2ab3391-600.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": "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/0d8cc569b7bc1ae823d2ac25e408214c9e09b60475a61d16da50a2d8eede57b5-600.webp"}, {"title": "Protecting Academic Freedom: Insights and Initiatives", "start": "2026-11-07T14:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T15:00:00+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/politics", "science"], "description": "A hybrid session on the Curie Stage featuring a plenary table discussion. It is presented by the Volkswagen Foundation as part of Falling Walls. The topic is academic freedom, which is increasingly constrained by political interference, censorship, precarious funding and employment structures, harassment, disinformation, and restrictions on international collaboration. Speakers from institutions including King's College London, the University of Oxford, and the University of Toronto discuss how research institutions can balance institutional autonomy with openness, inclusion, and public engagement.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/protecting-academic-freedom-insights-and-initiatives-72395/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/protecting-academic-freedom-insights-and-initiatives", "image": ""}, {"title": "Zivilgesellschaft wirkt: Politik, Bescheide, Tarifmittel: Wo stehen wir?", "start": "2026-11-05T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-05T11:30:00+01:00", "place": "Haus der Parität am Urban", "address": "Oranienstraße 34, 10999 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/civil-society"], "description": "An online exchange in the \"Zivilgesellschaft wirkt\" event series for member organisations. It is run by Der Paritätische Berlin and deals with the political situation following the expected constitution of the Abgeordnetenhaus and district assemblies, current grant-approval practice, and questions about tariff funds. In a collegial exchange, experiences are pooled and needs for clarification or action are discussed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/zivilgesellschaft-wirkt-politik-bescheide-tarifmittel-wo-ste-34305/", "official_url": "https://www.paritaet-berlin.de/berlinbessermachen/ausgabe-03/2026/veranstaltungen/zivilgesellschaft-wirkt-politik-bescheide-tarifmittel-wo-stehen-wir", "image": ""}, {"title": "Free Science for Humanity", "start": "2026-11-08T17:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T18:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/open-science"], "description": "\"Free Science for Humanity\" is a panel discussion held on the Curie Stage and also available as a livestream. It is organised by the Falling Walls Foundation, with speakers including senior science policy figures from UNESCO, the International Science Council and SECIHTI. The topic is the free circulation of ideas, data and researchers at a time when geopolitics, export controls and research security regimes are reshaping collaboration. The panellists present what international collaboration delivers, how researchers keep partnerships productive, and how proportionate, transparent safeguards can protect both security and openness.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/free-science-for-humanity-72405/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/free-science-humanity", "image": ""}, {"title": "Buchvorstellung: Land und Freiheit - Kollektive Autonomie gegen den Wahn der Erlösung", "start": "2026-10-29T20:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Schwarze Risse", "address": "Gneisenaustraße 2a, 10961 Berlin", "price": "frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics/anarchism"], "description": "At the Schwarze Risse shop in Berlin-Kreuzberg, a book presentation with discussion takes place. Aurélien Berlan presents his book »Land und Freiheit - Kollektive Autonomie gegen den Wahn der Erlösung«, in which he questions the modern ideal of freedom. He argues that social inequality and ecological catastrophe are inseparably linked and calls for collective autonomy. The event is part of publisher Mandelbaum's anniversary tour marking its 30th year, with words from publisher representatives as well as snacks and drinks.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/buchvorstellung-land-und-freiheit-kollektive-autonomie-gegen-26426/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/00e75fd4e43d28e8d797cb199d48023628fa0d81daca5c96a3a21b749e0b6b8d-600.webp"}, {"title": "Freiheit, Solidarität und der Wunsch nach Erneuerung -", "start": "2026-11-04T19:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-04T19:00:00+01:00", "place": "Katholische Akademie in Berlin", "address": "Hannoversche Straße 5b, 10115 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["occasion/anniversary"], "description": "A discussion event marking the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian popular uprising. The Catholic Academy in Berlin, together with Renovabis, invites guests to talk about the meaning of \"1956\" in Hungarian memory culture and politics, as well as Hungary's present and future. Speakers include Zsuzsa Breier, Kornélia Kiss, Konrád Dejcsics and Gergely Romsics, moderated by Kai-Olaf Lang. The Research Prize Eastern Europe 2026 will be awarded directly afterwards.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/freiheit-solidaritat-und-der-wunsch-nach-erneuerung-9177/", "official_url": "https://www.katholische-akademie-berlin.de/veranstaltung/freiheit-solidaritaet/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b8b7f4c3d497311adbae1ad734494ff9dc6a8bd6e1d2b0784010b620067f31ab-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Berlin Freedom Week", "start": "2026-11-07T08:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-14T08:00:00+01:00", "place": "", "address": "Berlin", "price": "Variiert je nach Veranstaltung", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.visitberlin.de/de/events-ticket-tipps-berlin", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["history/berlin-wall", "society/democracy"], "description": "Berlin Freedom Week is a citywide initiative for freedom and democracy that marks the anniversary of the fall of the Wall with guided tours, workshops, films, readings, discussions and events for children. It is an initiative of the Axel Springer Freedom Foundation, the Robert-Havemann-Gesellschaft, visitBerlin and the World Liberty Congress, held under the patronage of Berlin's Governing Mayor. The programme approaches freedom from different perspectives: current events in several countries, global protest movements, digital freedom and past understandings of freedom. Highlights include the Berlin Freedom Conference, the Ostfrauen*Salon at the Stasi headquarters, contemporary witness talks about escape assistance at the Berlin Wall, and the Stories of Freedom film series.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/berlin-freedom-week-16876/", "official_url": "https://berlin-freedom-week.com/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ae6a571649a3fa91c60a6de77329bb1a03abce980714c1dbed1f7c90d3dd0f3b-600.webp"}, {"title": "“Politik und Moral” - Vortrag mit Dr. Michael Fuchs zum Festmonat in der Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek", "start": "2026-11-05T18:30:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek", "address": "Grunewaldstraße 3, 12165 Berlin", "price": "frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics"], "description": "A lecture titled \"Politik und Moral\" at the Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek. The speaker is Dr. Michael Fuchs, a former ministerial official and a PhD holder in law, politics and administrative sciences, who knows the Berlin political scene from many years of professional experience. Using concrete and practical examples, he discusses fundamental questions about the relationship between politics and morality, such as whether there is \"moralische Politik\" and \"politische Moral\" and what distinguishes them from \"moralisierender Politik\" and \"politisierender Moral\". The event is a cooperation with the Volkshochschule Steglitz-Zehlendorf; admission is free, and registration is requested.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/politik-und-moral-vortrag-mit-dr-michael-fuchs-zum-festmonat-57706/", "official_url": "https://www.berlin.de/land/kalender/index.php?detail=293854&ls=0&c=11&date_start=28.10.2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/dcf336a6c8efbc386f59592d726982b44312cfed02b1dbd6b03ae85f5b2fbdb0-1200.webp"}, {"title": "“Politik und Moral” - Vortrag mit Dr. Michael Fuchs zum Festmonat in der Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek", "start": "2026-11-05T18:30:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Gottfried-Benn-Bibliothek", "address": "Nentershäuser Platz 1, 14163 Berlin", "price": "frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics"], "description": "A lecture by Dr. Michael Fuchs for the Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek's anniversary month. The former civil servant and holder of a doctorate in law, politics and administration explores fundamental questions about the relationship between politics and morality using concrete examples, such as whether there is such a thing as \"moral politics\" or \"political morality\". The event, held in cooperation with the Volkshochschule Steglitz-Zehlendorf, provides a framework for assessing current political questions as well. Admission is free, and advance registration is requested.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/politik-und-moral-vortrag-mit-dr-michael-fuchs-zum-festmonat-57836/", "official_url": "https://www.berlin.de/land/kalender/index.php?detail=293854&ls=0&c=67&date_start=25.10.2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/dcf336a6c8efbc386f59592d726982b44312cfed02b1dbd6b03ae85f5b2fbdb0-1200.webp"}, {"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"}, {"title": "Science and Society: The Future Social Contract", "start": "2026-11-08T15:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T17:00:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/science-policy"], "description": "\"Science and Society: The Future Social Contract\" is a discussion as part of the Impact Dialogues, held in English. It is organised by the Volkswagen Foundation and the German Science and Humanities Council. It explores how the social contract between science and society is evolving – from mission-oriented research and industrial partnerships to demands for academic freedom and bureaucratic constraints. Building on the German Council of Science and Humanities' 2040 perspective, speakers including Georg Schütte, Esther Seng, Lisa Herzog and Helge Braun discuss what it takes to make this contract operational across institutions, funding systems and governance structures.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/science-and-society-the-future-social-contract-72469/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/science-and-society-future-social-contract", "image": ""}, {"title": "The Power of Many: Cooperation and Research Security", "start": "2026-11-08T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T11:30:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/science-policy"], "description": "\"The Power of Many: Cooperation and Research Security\" is an English-language discussion event at the Falling Walls conference, held by invitation only. Behind it are the VDI Technologiezentrum and the Cyberagentur. It deals with research security and academic freedom: differing expectations and unclear definitions weaken open and resilient research. The aim is to develop common ground so that science, industry and politics can make informed decisions while safeguarding openness and trust.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/the-power-of-many-cooperation-and-research-security-72447/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/power-many-cooperation-and-research-security-invitation-only", "image": ""}, {"title": "Sind Menschenrechte schlecht für das Geschäft?", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-05T19:00:00+01:00", "place": "Katholische Akademie in Berlin", "address": "Hannoversche Straße 5b, 10115 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/human-rights"], "description": "The Lichtenberg Gespräch 2026 is a discussion event on the relationship between human rights and business. It is jointly organised by the German Commission Justitia et Pax and the Katholische Akademie in Berlin, moderated by Dr. Jörg Lüer. The panel brings together Matthias Berninger (Bayer), Miriam-Lena Horn (DGB), Dr. Andreas Nicolin (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy) and Prof. Dr. Dr. Johannes Wallacher. At its core is the question of whether human rights are a competitive disadvantage, or how human rights protection can become a business advantage; the event is also broadcast via livestream.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/sind-menschenrechte-schlecht-fur-das-geschaft-9178/", "official_url": "https://www.katholische-akademie-berlin.de/veranstaltung/sind-menschenrechte-schlecht-fuer-das-geschaeft/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b8b7f4c3d497311adbae1ad734494ff9dc6a8bd6e1d2b0784010b620067f31ab-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Academies Sustaining Scientific Cooperation in Europe", "start": "2026-11-08T14:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T15:30:00+01:00", "place": "Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café", "address": "Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/science-policy"], "description": "A round table at the Falling Walls Science Summit that is open to invited guests only. It is hosted by the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities and the Falling Walls Foundation. The topic is how academies can sustain scientific cooperation, dialogue and trust across political divides in a politically fragmented Europe. The discussion covers their role as independent intermediaries, the challenges facing European and international academy networks, and practical ways to foster a more inclusive shared space of knowledge.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/academies-sustaining-scientific-cooperation-in-europe-72452/", "official_url": "https://falling-walls.com/programme/academies-sustaining-scientific-cooperation-europe-invitation-only", "image": ""}]}