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Working Group on Museums and Civic Education

The Berlin-Karlshorst Museum is the site of the surrender on May 8, 1945, and a central memorial to Germany’s war of annihilation against the Soviet Union.

The discussion will focus on how political changes and shifts in historical narratives are reflected in the museum and how historical narratives—especially since Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine—have become contested arenas.

The focus will be on the role of political education when cultures of remembrance themselves become part of current conflicts, as well as on how to address a contemporary war without downplaying historical responsibility.

Participation is free of charge.

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Dates
September 2026
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