„LET’S TALK ABOUT RECHT“–The interactive discussion series
We discuss current and fundamental legal issues that affect us all with experts and the audience
Legal topics often have a reputation for being difficult to understand and highly complicated. Yet many legal issues concern us all. Freedom of expression, for example: It is a fundamental right that all citizens in Germany are entitled to under our constitution. So why are laws sometimes enacted that restrict this fundamental right under certain conditions?
Since the beginning of 2025, we have been inviting anyone interested to discuss legislation, the exercise of legal rights, and legal protection—alternating between our two foundation locations in Leipzig and Karlsruhe and covering ever-changing topics. „Let’s Talk About Recht“ provides insights into various areas of law and the rule of law, and uses real-world examples to illustrate where and how they play a role in everyday life and what their importance to our society is.
The guests are prominent figures from various fields of law who, in conversation, discuss their day-to-day work and share their perspectives on a current legal topic—ranging from labor law to tenant law to freedom of expression.
„Let’s Talk About Recht“ but it also means that the audience can ask questions and engage in direct conversation with the distinguished guests.
Want to learn more?
Here’s a look back at the first conversation evening with Inken Gallner in Karlsruhe!
The conversations are recorded and later released as the Live on Tape podcast in German language on our website and wherever you get your podcasts.
The Forum Recht Foundation was a guest on "Schwarzwald Radio" to talk about “Let’s Talk About Recht.” On May 5, 2026, our research associate and law graduate Sina Ness spoke about the topic of an independent judiciary and offered some initial takeaways: What have the topics, guests, and audience stirred up in the first year of “Let’s Talk About Recht”? Tune in! (The interview is in German.)
Interview with Sina Ness, May 5, 2026
Upcoming Events and Guests at a Glance
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Fehmarn Belt Tunnel: Permits, Court Battles, and Cross-Border Negotiations—How a Major European Project Was Legally Secured
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The legal year 2026 – A legal year-end review
A Look Back: Here Are the Guests and Topics
We record the conversations and release them as a podcast two weeks after the event. Use the flip elements to go directly to our podcast page with audio, transcripts, and show notes, where you can listen to the conversations anytime! The Live-on-Tape podcast “Let’s Talk About Recht” is also available wherever you get your podcasts!
Important Information
- Admission is free – no advance registration required.
- The conversation series takes place monthly, alternating between the foundation’s locations in Karlsruhe and Leipzig – please check the venue for each event.
- Both venues are accessible to people with disabilities. Detailed descriptions of the venues are available here.
- The venues will open 20 minutes before the discussion begins.
- Please see our information on getting to the venues by public transportation and parking options.
- Share your questions and feedback on our discussion series via our online participation platform (platform in German).
Live-on-tape podcast for the discussion series
Can't make it in person? Select conversations are recorded. About a week after the event, you can listen to them as “Live-on-Tape” wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel now and never miss a new episode!
