Demokratie-Fitness

In addition to the debate club, the "Democracy Fitness" program complements the political education series at the vhs.
“Democracy Fitness” is a training concept that rethinks democracy. Democracy is not just a form of government, but part of our everyday lives—in our families, among our friends, or at work. Whenever people discuss issues together, hold different opinions, or make decisions, we are living democracy. And just like physical fitness, these skills can be trained.

In the exercises, for example, you’ll learn how to resolve disagreements respectfully, listen more effectively, and develop the courage to voice your own opinion. Democracy Fitness encompasses various important skills—the so-called “democracy muscles.”

These skills are specifically strengthened in short training sessions of about 30 minutes. It becomes clear that every single person is an important part of democracy. Without courage, empathy, curiosity, and differing opinions, our society cannot continue to develop democratically.

Each of the three sessions focuses on training different “democracy muscles.” The sessions can be attended individually or as part of a course.