In the artist's words:

For years, party democracy has been caught between the poles of change, loss of trust and pressure for reform. Declining membership figures, dwindling loyalty of traditional parties and the rise of populist or extremist movements point to far-reaching challenges for representative democracy. There has been talk of a "crisis" for decades - and yet it remains topical. This is because political, social and media conditions are changing rapidly and are constantly putting tried and tested structures, forms of communication and opportunities for participation to the test.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft e. V., the Saxon State Center for Political Education, the Foundation for Science and Democracy and the non-profit Hertie Foundation invite you to the XXIX Theodor Litt Symposium. Under the guiding question "How can a contemporary and sustainable party democracy be shaped - and what role does political education play in this process?", the symposium offers space for exchange on the state, challenges and development opportunities of party democracy. The aim is to gain concrete impulses for democracy-strengthening political education and new forms of social participation.

Venue:

Forum of Contemporary History Leipzig

Grimmaische Str. 6, 04109 Leipzig

Time: December 2, 2025 (10:00-17:15)

We would be delighted if the event arouses your interest and we can welcome you to the Forum of Contemporary History in Leipzig on December 2!

Free admission - please register by November 28, 2025 to: litt2025@deutsche-gesellschaft-ev.de

You can also follow the event in the livestream via the YouTube channel of the Deutsche Gesellschaft e. V.

Detailed information on the program:

https://www.deutsche-gesellschaft-ev.de/veranstaltungen/konferenzen-tagungen/2029-2025-litt-symposium.html

Contact:

German Association e. V.

Dr. Heike Tuchscheerer
Head of the Politics & History Department
Phone: 030 88412 254
E-mail: heike.tuchscheerer@deutsche-gesellschaft-ev.de