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Pop-up Exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life“ in Erfurt
The mobile pop-up exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life“ by the Forum Recht Foundation is making its first stop in Erfurt as part of its tour of Germany. At Erfurt Central Station, the interactive exhibition invites visitors to think along and get involved....
Short Films About Justice
As part of the Bavarian Children’s & Youth Film Festival (BKJFF), a workshop led by the Forum Recht Foundation took place on July 25, 2026, in Augsburg, inviting young filmmakers to work in small...
Labor Law Theme Day
Our third theme day this year, which will take place on September 11, is dedicated to labor law—a field of law that directly affects the daily lives of many people....
Recap of the „Access to Justice“ Panel
Moderated by Gottfried Haufe, Paula Edling of the Berlin Social Science Center (WZB) and Dr. Fabian Widder, Vice President of the DAV, discussed trust in the... during the German Lawyers' Day in Freiburg.
Crisis and the Law – A Legal Analysis of the COVID-19 Pandemic
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., the Forum Recht Foundation invites you to Leipzig for an interactive discussion series titled „Let’s Talk About Recht,“ focusing on the topic „Crisis and the Law." The guests will include the lawyer...
Prison theme day
On Friday, June 26, 2026, the next theme day on the topic of the correctional system will take place at the Hamburg-Bergedorf Social Therapy Facility. This continuing education program explores the complex topics of the correctional system, punishment, and the administration of criminal justice. Register now!...
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Federal Forum 2026 – Registration
„Recht gut geraten – The Quiz on Law & Justice“: Teams of three to six people can still sign up to participate in our quiz night in Karlsruhe through Monday, March 16...
Forum Recht Foundation Reaches Milestone in Its Quest for Its Own Building
With the Federal Ministry of Finance’s approval of funding now granted, the Forum Recht Foundation has taken a key step toward the construction of its own buildings....
Constitutional Discussions 2026 Now Online
This year’s constitutional discussions focused on the 75th anniversary of the Federal Constitutional Court. To mark the occasion, the court commissioned a study titled „Transformation Through Law," which examines the court’s development over the...
An Overview of Digital Continuing Education in Legal (Constitutional) Education
In concise webinars lasting 90 to 120 minutes, external partners offer insights into concepts for effectively teaching about the law and the rule of law....
Events in Freiburg in June
With a panel discussion, free legal advice, and a pop-up exhibition, the Forum Recht Foundation is bringing the topic of law to life in Freiburg from May 27 to June 15....
Call for Contributions to the 1st Federal Forum on Rule of Law Mediation
Experts and dedicated professionals from the fields of education and law, theory and practice, journalism and social work, as well as other interested individuals, are cordially invited to help shape the program of the Federal Forum by submitting a contribution. Please submit your contribution...
All News Items for 2025
Review of the 2025 Study Trip
The Forum Recht Foundation’s first study tour on the topic of „The Rule of Law in Germany“ took place from October 19 to 25, 2025. The central theme of the tour was the rule of law in all its dimensions –...
Launch of the Digital Participation Platform
What does the law have to do with everyday life? Whether at school, at work, in our homes, during elections, or online—the law shapes our daily lives. Many decisions that affect us are based on...
Juveniles in Court: The Purpose and Limits of Punishment
On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., the Forum Recht Foundation invites you to a discussion titled „Youth in Court: The Purpose and Limits of Punishment“ as part of the „Let’s Talk About Law“ series in Karlsruhe....
Program accompanying the pop-up exhibition
The „Zu Recht: Nachgefragt" program invites visitors to engage in interactive discussions with legal experts as a complement to their visit to the mobile pop-up exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life“....
Who How What is Family? Living together between law and reality
The Forum Recht Foundation, in cooperation with the German Association of Women Lawyers (djb), invites you to another installment of the „Let’s Talk About Law“ discussion series on Wednesday, October 8, starting at 7:00 p.m. in...
How Nationalist Thinking Undermines the Rule of Law
To understand what a "völkisch" worldview is and how the far right uses it to undermine the rule of law, we are hosting historian Prof. Dr. Uwe Puschner and... on September 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
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2024 Year in Review
Join us in looking back at this year’s interesting discussions and events, and find out what the Foundation has in store for you in the new year!...
Theme days on the prison system
The kickoff events for the new continuing education program „Theme Days," held on November 29 and December 6, 2024, offered fascinating insights into the correctional systems in Bruchsal and Düsseldorf....
Pretty lively! – The Action Days in Herne
From November 10 to 14, 2024, the Forum Recht Foundation hosted a series of action days focused on the topics of law and the rule of law at various locations in Herne....
Meet & Greet with Cord Brügmann
The first after-work event hosted by the Forum Recht Foundation on Thursday, November 21, offered attendees the chance to meet prominent figures from Karlsruhe’s legal and cultural scenes shortly after work, as well as an open atmosphere for questions and discussion....
Board of Trustees met in Berlin
On Friday, October 18, the Board of Trustees of the Forum Recht Foundation met for its inaugural session at the German Bundestag in Berlin. Bettina Limperg, President of the Federal Court of Justice, was confirmed in her position as Chair of the Board of Trustees...
New training program
Starting in November 2024, the Forum Recht Foundation will introduce a new professional development format: the Multiplier Days. These one-day events are specifically aimed at multipliers from the fields of education, journalism, and social work. They...
All News Items for 2023
"Tatort Rechtsstaat" - Joint themed issue with Politikum
What role does the rule of law play in issues concerning the future? The new special issue of the journal *Politikum*, in collaboration with the Forum Recht Foundation, explores these and other questions....
2023 Year in Review
Join us as we look back on this year’s interesting and inspiring conversations and events, and find out what’s in store for you in the new year....
In Retrospect: Panel Discussion „War Crimes Before German Courts“
Learn more about our discussion event on war crimes in German courts, taking place in Leipzig on October 11, 2023....
Looking Back: Discussion on Access to Justice in Berlin
Learn more about our panel discussion on access to justice with the German Bar Association on October 17, 2023, in Berlin....
Finding your own voice in democracy and the rule of law
Learn more about our workshops for Democracy Day in Leipzig and Karlsruhe in 2023, featuring Triangel Space, the Gewandhaus Orchestra, and Jessy James LaFleur....
Impressions from our mediation cooperation in Leipzig
School project days in Leipzig, in collaboration with the School of Law, brought the concepts of law and the rule of law to life in the summer of 2023....
All Announcements for 2021/2022
Statement on the Attack on Ukraine
We stand in solidarity with and extend our sympathy to the local community!...
New Membership
The Forum Recht Foundation is now a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience. Promoting human rights as an inalienable and universal good is a central concern of this global network....