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 Saar-Lor-Lux region.

Ausserhofer / Robert Bosch Academy

The Robert Bosch Academy will host a series of digital events, as well as a Study Tour to the Saar-Lor-Lux 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 the 2021 Bundestag election

Up Next: Priorities of Germany’s New Government

Thursday, 14 December 2021, 03:30 – 5:00 pm (CET)

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3:30 pm Opening

Henry Alt-Haaker
Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Robert Bosch Academy, Robert Bosch Stiftung

3:35 pm Briefing on Coalition Agreement

Christiane Hoffmann
Diplomatic Correspondent, DER SPIEGEL

3:45 pm Panel Discussion with Voices from Different Sectors

Peter Bofinger
Professor, University of Würzburg and Former Member, German Council of Economic Experts

KAS e.V. / Matthias Rüby

Christoph Heusgen
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Munich Security Conference

Marie-Luise Beck
Managing Director, German Climate Consortium

4:10 pm Q & A with Fellows

4:55 pm Wrap-up and Conclusion

5:00 pm End

Report of the Study Tour

As part of the Richard von Weizsäcker Forum from October 11 to 14, 2021, former, current, and future fellows of the Robert Bosch Academy convened for a study tour to the Saar-Lor-Lux region and Berlin.

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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

To immerse yourself in the contents of our Study Tour, we recommend the reader with selected articles about our program. Enjoy reading!

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Other events of the Richard von Weizsäcker Forum 2021

Past event: Study Tour

Study Tour to the Saar-Lor-Lux region and Berlin

11-14 October 2021

Past event: Voices and Moods in Germany – 15 Weeks before the election

Kick-off with voices from different sectors

Thursday, 10 June 2021, 03:30 – 5:30 pm (CEST)

Past event: Germany in Heat of Election Campaigns: Party priorities and decisive topics

Townhall meeting with members of the Bundestag

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

Past Event: Election Results and Implications for Germany’s Next Government

Conversation on Election Results and Potential Coalitions

Thursday, 30 September 2021, 03:30 – 5:00 pm (CEST)

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.
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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