Joschka Fischer at Bergson: Germany's role in the new world order
Increasing the defense budget? Re-introduction of compulsory military service? European nuclear deterrence? At the Bergson Academy, former Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer analyzes German policy in times of global upheaval.
After the first quarter of the 21st century, it is clear to see that the world is undergoing radical geopolitical, technological and economic transformations: the intensified rivalry between major world powers, the revolution in artificial intelligence, the rise of the global South.
What does this mean for today's Germany, the country in the middle of Europe, still the third strongest industrial nation in the world, but post-national and almost invisible as a military power due to its shattered history? Can this remain the case in the face of new military threats to Europe, the withdrawal of the USA as a guarantor power and the danger of losing touch technologically and economically? The secret of Germany's resurgence after 1945 was the trust that the former wartime enemies placed in the country at the center of Europe.
In his book presentation, Joschka Fischer will show what it means today to continue to live up to this trust and at the same time courageously face up to the completely new threats of the 21st century - militarily, technologically and politically. We are looking forward to an exciting talk!
Admission and tickets
Admission: 3:30 pm
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Ticket price: 20 EUR