Input and Panel Discussion
Was a democratic fresh start missed in 1989/90? At BERLIN GLOBAL, experiences from the years of transformation meet young perspectives.
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Neue Tapeten für die Volkskammer der DDR während der Alexanderplatz-Demonstration am 4. November 1989 in Ost-Berlin, Palast der Republik
In 1989, people in the GDR overcame the SED dictatorship. The working group “New Constitution” of the Central Round Table discussed democracy, freedom and participation and presented a draft constitution in 1990. However, it failed to spark a broad public debate.
Which opportunities for democratic renewal were missed? And does this contribute to the dissatisfaction many people feel today?
The discussion will feature Sabine Bergmann-Pohl, former President of the first freely elected Volkskammer (People’s Chamber), Paulina Fröhlich, an expert on democracy and social cohesion at the Bertelsmann Foundation, Manuela Ritz, social worker, coach and author, and activist Max Schneller.The event is moderated by Dagmar Hovestädt.
- 5 Euro/ 3 Euro reduced
- Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
- 16 years and older
- German
- Berlin Exhibition, 1st floor, Hall 5 Berlin Room
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Dates
November 2026
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