It is often said that politicians are not doing enough—whether in the areas of long-term care, housing construction, or the fight against climate change and bureaucracy. Major political breakthroughs no longer seem possible, whether due to the complexity of current challenges, complicated negotiation processes, or simply a lack of courage. More and more voters feel deprived of effective democratic influence and are losing confidence in the ability of democratic institutions to solve problems. How can the ability of politicians to act and the innovative power of democracy be restored? Is bold policymaking still feasible today, or does it first require a major constitutional reform? How can democratic institutions act efficiently when, at the same time, reaching a majority in parliaments is becoming increasingly difficult? These questions are the focus of this year’s fourth and final Hambach Dialogue, which turns its attention to Germany. The discussion will feature Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schroeder, Chair of “The Political System of the Federal Republic of Germany” at the University of Kassel, and Diana Zimmermann, Head of the ZDF Berlin Bureau. The discussion will focus on political capacity for action, democratic innovation, and the question of how politics can exert its creative influence even under difficult conditions.

The evening will be moderated by Prof. Dr. Manuela Glaab, Scientific Director of the FLI and professor in the Department of Political Science at RPTU.

Admission is free. Please register by sending your first and last name to: hambachergespraech[at]hambacher-schloss.de

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