Democracy crisis: Jena University discusses current challenges

Democracy crisis: Jena University discusses current challenges

In the current political landscape in Germany, we experience an exciting but also worrying upheaval. In Thuringia, not only the political debate is lively, but also the way the history of democracy is interpreted. These developments not only have an impact on state politics, but also on universities, which are increasingly becoming an arena for discussions about democratic principles and values. The question of how democratic actors at universities can work for the importance of these values is the focus of the considerations.

A special focus is at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The new president, Prof. Dr. Andreas Marx, will be discussed in a conversation with renowned academics such as Prof. Dr. Stefanie Middendorf and Prof. Dr. Joachim von Puttkamer deals intensively with the challenges that the university faces each other in the past and in the present. These discussions are part of a larger context that deals with the protection and defense of democratic processes in research and teaching.

event details and main topics

The upcoming event is part of the contemporary colloquium, which is under the motto "History is made" in the next winter semester. Organized by a group of prominent scientists, including Prof. Dr. Jörg Ganzenmüller and Prof. Dr. Jens Christian Wagner, the colloquium finds weekly on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. C.T. instead of. It aims to create a platform for exchange about historical and current challenges.

The Ernst Abbe Foundation actively supports the implementation of the colloquium, which indicates the commitment of the university and its partners, to offer a space for critical reflection in these turbulent times. In view of the current political climate, it is more important than ever to conduct dialogue about the role of universities in democracy and to constantly question the value of democratic procedures.

The topics dealt with in the context of these events are not only of academic interest, but also affect the practical and ethical questions that are relevant in everyday life in universities and in the broader society. It remains to be seen how these discussions will influence the future development at the University of Jena and beyond.

For more information and details about the series of events, interested parties are invited to visit the university's website, where comprehensive information on the topics and speakers are provided. The connection between history and current political challenges will continue to be a central point in the collective memory of society, and the dialogue about these topics could be crucial for future developments.

A deeper insight into these significant topics can be found at www.uni-jena.de Find.