Buchpräsentation: Cum/Ex, Millarden und Moral

Do we live in a country where the wealthy don’t have to fear the law?

Anne Brorhilker, who for years fearlessly led the Cum/Ex investigations as chief prosecutor for the Cologne Public Prosecutor’s Office, understands the complex relationship between white-collar crime and the justice system like no one else. On September 8, 2026, she will speak at the VHS about her experiences during the investigation and make the complexity of the events surrounding the case more accessible to everyone.

She’ll be bringing along her SPIEGEL bestseller “Cum/Ex, Billions, and Morals: Why the Fight Against White-Collar Crime Is Worth It” (Heyne Verlag). In it, she describes her astonishing experiences with the financial elite, takes a look behind the scenes at the major banks, and exposes the complacency of many tax evaders: Why was it so difficult to get to the bottom of the matter, despite years of investigation and numerous court rulings? Why does the government struggle so much to reclaim the billions—money that rightfully belongs to honest taxpayers?

With her decision to leave public service and work to shed light on these issues as a member of civil society, Anne Brorhilker wanted to send a message: The fight for the common good and justice concerns us all—and with courage, we can make a difference!

Free admission. Please register here anyway.