With the exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life,“ the Forum Recht Foundation brings the topic of law to places where people come together: cultural, educational, and judicial venues throughout Germany. On October 2 and 3, 2026, the interactive exhibition will be on display at the Bürgerhaus Weserterassen in cooperation with Bremen’s Senator for Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
What goes on behind the scenes at European and international institutions? Who works there—and how are the laws that shape our daily lives created? From Saturday, October 17, through Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Forum Recht Foundation will be organizing a study tour on the topic of „International and European Law.“ The tour will visit key institutions and offer insights into… Read More »Study Tour: „International Law“
The mobile pop-up exhibition „Law – The Rules of Everyday Life“ will be on display from October 27 through November 22, 2026, at Dag Hammarskjöld Square, on the south side of Hamburg’s Dammtor train station. The partner for this stop is the 97th Conference of Ministers of Justice in Hamburg 2026. The exhibition „Law – The Rules of Everyday Life“ presents complex legal topics in an accessible and interactive way.… Read More »Pop-up exhibition in Hamburg
Language is a central component of law and the rule of law—and at the same time, a potential obstacle on the path to a fair trial. As part of the exhibition „One Trial—Four Languages,“ the Forum Recht Foundation invites you to a discussion on November 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., focusing on the importance of language and interpretation for the law and… Read More »Understanding in Court: The Importance of Language for a Fair Trial
The interactive discussion series „Let’s Talk About Law“ kicks off on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. and will take place for the first time at the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig. This time, the focus will be on a specific case considered one of the most complex and challenging in recent German history: „The Fehmarn Belt Tunnel: Permits, Court Proceedings, and Cross-Border Issues—How a European…” Read More »The Fehmarn Belt Tunnel: Permits, Court Battles, and Cross-Border Negotiations—How a Major European Project Was Legally Secured
Who is legally considered the parent of a child in Germany is still strongly influenced by traditional notions of family and parenthood. The right of descent is largely based on the heteronormative two-parent model. Rainbow families and trans*, intersex and non-binary parents are thus discriminated against. Their family life is often characterized by legal uncertainties. What could a right of descent look like that ensures equal rights for all families regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression?… Read More »Family, parenthood, law? Queer perspectives on the right to descent
The Forum Recht Foundation invites you to an evening discussion as part of its after-work series in Karlsruhe: The event on Wednesday, November 18, at 5:30 p.m. will feature Prof. Dr. Martin Husemann, director of the State Museum of Natural History in Karlsruhe, as a guest speaker. In conversation with Foundation Director Dr. Cord Brügmann, they will discuss how museums and… Read More »Forum Recht in dialogue with Cord Brügmann and Martin Husemann
The mobile pop-up exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life“ will be on display at the Moll-Gymnasium in Mannheim from November 25 through January 13, 2026. It will be open to the public only on the day of the opening! The Moll-Gymnasium Mannheim is the partner for this stop. Through the exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life,“ complex legal topics are presented in an understandable and interactive way. Where do we encounter… Read More »Pop-up exhibition in Mannheim
