Name: Online: Being Young in Democracy and Dictatorship
Start: 2026-11-10T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-10T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Online-Veranstaltung

A digital evening about youth, freedom, and lived history

On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a space for historical-political education opens in Bayreuth, which goes far beyond a classic lecture hour. The online event Being Young in Democracy and Dictatorship asks how growing up in the GDR differs from youth biographies in a democracy and what these experiences tell us today about social conditioning, freedom, and responsibility.

Between Memory and Present

The discussion round is part of the series Shared History, Common Future. German Unity in Conversation and brings different perspectives into a concentrated dialogue. With Lisa Trebs and Tim Eisenlohr, two voices will take the stage, bringing together biographical experience, political reflection, and current debates. The evening will be moderated by Miriam Menzel. This constellation promises a literarily condensed format of conversation in which personal narrative and analytical classification complement each other.

An Evening for Curious Listeners

Those interested in German contemporary history, memory culture, and questions of generational experiences will find a precise, insightful approach here. The event focuses on exchange rather than instruction, on resonance rather than routine. The center of attention is the experiences of young people in times of upheaval, the friction between everyday life and systems, as well as the question of how the past shapes the present.

Online, Directly and Free of Charge

The event takes place online and is free of charge. This makes historical learning accessible, location-independent, and open to all who want to engage in a focused conversation about democracy, dictatorship, and the shaping of young biographies. For visitors, the distance traveled doesn't matter, but rather their willingness to listen and think along.

Conclusion: This evening promises not a loud production but an intensive encounter with history in the now. Those seeking political education with personal depth and a clear perspective on the present should experience this online event live.