Past Events 2004-2017

With the parliamentary elections on 24th September 2017, the number of seats in the German Bundestag has risen from 630 delegates from four factions to 709 representatives from six groups. However, as the largest Bundestag in the history of the Federal Republic, the Legislature faces not only a space problem in the plenary hall, but also the question of how the Members will deal with each other. First conflicts in the Bundestag were already apparent:... More about this event

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The relations between Germany and Israel are of fundamental importance for both states. Germany is perceived as an important partner in Israel. Nevertheless there are discrepancies, for example in recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. In addition, there is an increase in anti-Semitic incidents in European countries, not just on the street, but by elected representatives. Does Germany live up to its special responsibility for Israel? What measures are there at the national... More about this event

Together with the REWE Group and Handelsblatt, the Schwarzkopf Foundation organizes two seminars for 30 students from over a dozen countries, working together to develop their wishes, ideas and hopes for Europe. The final results of this think tank will be presented in May and handed over to political decision-makers. Immediately after the first of these workshops, the young Europeans would like to present the first results and discuss them with you and are looking... More about this event

(Deutsch) Das Presse- und Informationsamt der Bundesregierung (BPA) untersteht als eine selbstständige oberste Bundesbehörde unmittelbar der Bundeskanzlerin. Als sogenannte „Hauptstelle der Bundesregierung für den Verkehr mit den Nachrichtenträgern und den Organen der öffentlichen Meinungsbildung“ werden im BPA alle Informationen der einzelnen Bundesministerien sowie des Bundeskanzleramtes gesammelt. Es agiert als Mittler der Bundesregierung, um die Bürger*innen und Medien über die Tätigkeiten, Vorhaben und Ziele der Regierung zu unterrichten. Wie funktioniert die Öffentlichkeitsarbeit der Bundesregierung in der... More about this event

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Every year, a young jury of the Schwarzkopf Foundation selects a person or institution that has shown extraordinary engagement for Europe as the Schwarzkopf Europe Awardee. In 2018, the award will go to Margrethe Vestager, EU Commissioner for Competition. Danish Politician Margrethe Vestager has been the EU Commissioner for Competition since 2014. The young jury of the Schwarzkopf Europe Award selected her for her brilliant interpretation of her role and the great courage she has... More about this event

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The EU-membership of Great Britain will end in march 2019 but there are still many open questions. What are the positions of the EU and Great Britain? This event will be in German. More about this event