Ralph Bollmann and Peter-André Alt in conversation with Thomas E. Schmidt
What is the state of the relationship between intellect and power in this country? And how did the chancellors of the Federal Republic of Germany regard intellectuals? Peter-André Alt, former president of the Free University of Berlin, has written a brilliant book on this subject.
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Die Kanzler, die Kanzlerin und die Intellektuellen.
In conversation with Ralph Bollmann of the *Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung* – who has arguably written the most in-depth biography of Angela Merkel to date – this evening’s discussion will focus on the question of how much advice from prominent thinkers the Office of the Federal Chancellor needs – and can tolerate.
The discussion will be moderated by Dr Thomas E. Schmidt, journalist and former editor of *Die Zeit*.
(in German)
Please note:
Admission is by valid ticket only. Museum entry is included in the event ticket.
Limited number of places.
Ticket sales begin on Wednesday 18 November 26 at 10.00 am online and at the Bode Museum ticket office.
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Dates
November 2026
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