Is Democracy Suffering from Burnout?

At the same time, political forces that fundamentally challenge this democratic framework are gaining support.

But why is this happening? Has democracy itself run its course, or do people feel overwhelmed by political conflicts, polarization, and social change? Have traditional institutions lost their appeal because they can no longer provide convincing answers? Or do we perceive the loss of trust as more severe than it actually is?

Together with the panelists, we will explore the state of democracy—whether it needs to change to regain trust, or whether a stronger return to its foundational principles is required.

With

Reiner Felsberg, Chair of the Friends of the Berlin Wall Memorial – Welcome Remarks

Panel

• Lukas Krieger, Member of the Bundestag for the CDU and Board Member of the Friends of the Berlin Wall Memorial Association – Moderator
• Lukas Beckmann – Founding member of the Greens and a key figure in the merger with Alliance ’90.
• Julia Reuschenbach – Political scientist who teaches and conducts research on political parties, election campaigns, political communication, and policy areas in Germany.

IN GERMAN