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Democracy and civic engagement events in Germany

Overview

Various German cities are hosting events and conferences focused on democracy, civic engagement, and social cohesion.

In Flensburg, a series of programs scheduled for September and October 2026 includes the ‘Long Night of Democracy’ at the City Hall, featuring lectures and citizen engagement. Complementary activities include theater performances, a democracy-themed pub quiz, and community programs such as a ‘Democracy Fitness’ workshop designed to strengthen social cohesion through skills like compromise and empathetic listening.

In Lüneburg, a democracy conference is scheduled for November 4, 2026, as part of the Lüneburg Change Week. This event aims to address social cohesion, political neutrality, and radicalization prevention through lectures and exchange sessions on topics such as diversity-oriented planning and civil courage against discriminatory remarks.

Entities

vhs Flensburg · Siegfried Wittenburg · Sabine Asgodom · Flensburg · Johann Daniel Lawaetz-Stiftung

Timeline

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    Lüneburg to host democracy conference in November 2026

    Lüneburg will host a democracy conference on November 4, 2026, focusing on diversity, political neutrality, and preventing radicalization.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Flensburg hosts series of democracy and civic engagement events

    Flensburg will host various civic engagement events in late 2026, including the Long Night of Democracy and free community workshops focused on social dialogue and democratic participation.

Sources

bildungsserver.de · flensburg-szene.de · flensburgjournal.de · luene-blog.de