Cosmopolitanism in Practice: Global Citizenship Put to the Test of Action

One such endeavour raised many questions: How does one introduce a common language that enables humanity to come together as one? Can children and young people be brought up to become global citizens? How is a future world government to secure the loyalty of its officials if they remain simultaneously committed to their countries of origin?

In *Cosmopolitanism in Practice: World Citizenship Put to the Test of Action, 1919–1939* (2025), historian Malte König examines the practical effectiveness of cosmopolitan ideas in European politics during the interwar period. The focus is not on utopian ideals, but on the concrete implementation of cosmopolitanism in the fields of communication, education, the lived reality of global community, human rights and the League of Nations.

Malte König’s presentation of the book will be followed by a commentary from Isabella Löhr (Freie Universität Berlin). The subsequent discussion will be moderated by Dierk Hoffmann (Institute for Contemporary History, Munich–Berlin).

• Admission is free. Please register in advance.
• The event will subsequently be made available as a podcast for listening at a later date.
• In cooperation with the Institute for Contemporary History Munich–Berlin.