What Democracy Means – with Julian Nida-Rümelin

with Samira El Ouassil Julian Nida-Rümelin

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Voices of change. Democracy and cohesion in the former coal mining region of the Ruhr

Democracy as a political and social system is in danger worldwide, even in countries considered to be pioneers and role-models of modern democracy, such as the US or France. Illiberal, far-right populist parties determine government policy in several European countries. In Germany, a far-right party doubled its share of the vote within a short period of time. Against this backdrop, philosopher and political scientist Julian Nida-Rümelin has published a new book, Was Demokratie ausmacht – und wie sie aus der Krise kommt [“What Democracy Means – and How to Save It”]. He provides a precise analysis of the fundamental elements and principles of democracy and develops strategies for strengthening them. As a former state minister for cultural affairs and member of the German Ethics Council, he has spent decades debating issues of democracy, ethics and political responsibility – and now draws conclusions from his years of political engagement. Host: Samira El Ouassil

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Was Demokratie ausmacht

Julian Nida-Rümelin
Piper

9783492073769

Date:

Saturday
11. October 2025
17:30
Pre Pre sale price (fees excluded) 22 € | 18 € erm.

Eve Evening fund price 29 € | 25 € erm.
Halle 6
UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein

Gelsenkirchener Straße 181
Parkplatz A1 und A2
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