Richard von Weizsäcker Forum 2021

Welcome to the event page of the Richard von Weizsäcker Forum 2021. Below, you will find all necessary information about the virtual Fellows in Conversation events and the Study Tour to the SaarLorLux region.

Ausserhofer / Robert Bosch Academy

The Robert Bosch Academy will host a series of digital events, as well as a Study Tour to the SaarLorLux region and Berlin, in the context of the Richard von Weizsäcker Forum 2021.

The series will feature German experts and decision-makers from different sectors to discuss Germany’s federal election and its implications for a broad range of policy fields with the Fellow community. During the Study Tour, Fellows will gain comprehensive insights into the challenges of a border region in the heart of Europe.

Digital event series:
German experts and decision-makers discuss implications of Bundestag elections

Up Next: Voices and Moods in Germany – 15 Weeks Before Elections

Kick-off and briefing with voices from diverse sectors

Thursday, 10 June 2021, 3:30 – 5:30 pm (CEST)

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Voices and Moods in Germany – 15 Weeks Before Elections

Agenda 10 June 2021

3:30 pm Opening

Henry Alt-Haaker
Senior Vice President, Robert Bosch Stiftung

3:40 pm Introductory Remarks by the Master of Ceremony

Christiane Hoffmann
Diplomatic Correspondent, DER SPIEGEL Berlin Office

3:50 pm Keynote and Briefing on current situation in Germany

Peter Matuschek
Head of Politics and Social Research, forsa Institute for Social Research and Statistical Analysis

Andreas Nick
Professor, University of Würzburg, former Member of German Council of Economic Experts

MSC/Kuhlmann

Eva Högl
Chairman, Munich Security Conference

Leif-Erik Holm
Professor, Hasso Plattner Institute, University of Potsdam (tbc)

Lambsdorff
Secretary General, Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change

Liebich
Professor, Hasso Plattner Institute, University of Potsdam (tbc)

4:40 pm Q&A with Fellows

5:25 pm Wrap-up and Conclusion

5:30 pm End

WEdnesday

Thursday

Agenda

The Richard von Weizsäcker Forum 2021 consists of a series of four virtual events and a subsequent Study Tour.

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Want to know more about this Forum?

Speaker biographies, session backgrounds and more information about the Study Tour can be found in the brochure.

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Background Articles

Other events of the Richard von Weizsäcker Forum 2021

Priorities of Germany’s New Government

Discussion on contents of coalition treaty

Date tbd

Germany in Heat of Election Campaigns: Party Priorities and Decisive Topics

Town hall meeting with representatives of political parties

Wednesday, 1 September 2021, 03:30 – 5:30 pm (CEST)

Election Results and Implications for Germany’s Next Government

Briefing on potential coalitions

Thursday, 30 September 2021, 03:30 – 5:30 pm (CEST)

Study Tour

Study Tour to the SaarLorLux region and Berlin

October 11-15, 2021

Technical Information and Assistance

All virtual events of the Richard von Weizsäcker Forum 2021 will be hosted via Microsoft Teams.

We highly recommend using the Microsoft Teams app for your PC, Mac or mobile device.
Please click here to download the latest Microsoft Teams app.

If you wish to schedule a tech check to ensure a smooth event, please get in touch with Antonio Mori Monteiro (antonio.morimonteiro@bosch-stiftung.de).

Technical Emergency Number: +49 30 220025 327