Cologne adult education center: Democratic diversity for all citizens!

Cologne adult education center: Democratic diversity for all citizens!

Mülheim, Deutschland - The Volkshochschule (VHS) Cologne starts in winter 2024/25 with an innovative program that invites citizens to actively participate in democracy. Especially in times when trust in democratic values ​​disappear, it is important that the Cologne team are involved and help shape democracy. As ksta.de , the varied program includes both informing events as well as interactive formats for exchange and personal reflection. The program will open on December 11th with the conversation "How Bismarck the German Reich forced" in Lindenthal.

In addition, on December 13th and 14th, the interactive exhibition "The Small Container - Art Meet's Empowerment" will take place in the Kulturbunker Mülheim, which aims to question power structures. On December 19, interested parties can take part in an online seminar on the subject of "press freedom-a fundamental right is threatened", which is offered in cooperation with the ARD. For the students from the ninth grade there will be a special discussion round with the social scientist Musa Deli on December 19 and 20, which deals with the role of democracy in their lives.

Mülheim relies on active citizen participation

The city of Mülheim also plans a number of events to include the public on current political issues. As part of the "Mülheimer partnership for democracy", democracy conferences are regularly organized that have been active since 2017. According to muelheim-ruhr.de , all citizens are invited to get involved and actively participate in discussions. During the pandemic, the formats were offered hybrid to enable broad participation, and the city continues to focus on dialogue about democracy and social participation.