Allemagne

For a long time, the Mediterranean has been described with magic formulas. Due to actual crises and conflicts we think that a new narrative is required. The Mediterranean Platform Konstanz brings together historical and literary approaches in order to understand cultural heritage and historical perspectives of the region and to sharpen our view for future options. In this sense, our research puts the plurality of Mediterranean spatial configurations in the spotlight. First, in a genealogical perspective, we try to reconstruct marginalised (Arabic, insular, meridional and Ottoman) representations of the region. Second, on the basis of new present-related topics we investigate cross epochs in which way natural, cultivated and imagined spaces as well as their relations to the past and future influenced each other. Third, comparative and entangled historical perspectives point out clearly how the Mediterranean interacted with other world regions and that it can certainly be compared to them.

Mehr Demokratie is a driving force for referenda and a better electoral law. Every vote counts equally and everybody has the right to participate.
Within Germany we campaign for the introduction of a nationwide referendum and fair rules of play as part of the referendum for the German federal states and communities. Within Europe Mehr Demokratie fights for more extensive democracy and parliamentary reforms. We want modern voting procedures and freedom of information legislation and the democratisation of the European Union.
We wish for a political culture which furthers dialogue and participation. Citizen-initiated referendums, fair election laws and other forms of participation allow citizens to steer the direction of politics. In this, Mehr Demokratie is politically neutral, which means that we only comment on questions relating to democratic procedures and not to political content. We believe that important questions should be decided upon by the citizens.

„Miphgasch/Begegnung“enables intercultural and international encounters, especially between young people, promoting a peaceful coexistence based on understanding and respect. Miphgasch achieves its goals by organising and realising encounters with Jewish survivors of the Holocaust, offering educational opportunities and seminars for school classes as well as recreational contexts, and international encounters in the following subject areas: • Confrontation and analysis of the period of National Socialism, its racist ideology and the mass murder of the Jews of Europe • History of Jewish religion and culture in Europe and in the Islamic World • Interreligious and intercultural relations between Judaism, Christianity and Islam • History and present of the Middle East conflict • Racism and Antisemitism in history and present We consider it a priority to include educationally disadvantaged children – with and without a migration background – in our historical-political educational work dealing with the above mentioned topics.

As part of a growing European network, we support citizens in participating actively in their societies and in acting according to democratic principles. We offer various tailor-made qualifications, motivating and empowering the participants. We also connect and support civil society actors who strengthen cohesion and agency in Europe and beyond, and encourage cross-sectoral cooperation in order to promote social innovation and sustainable urban and rural development. We offer financial and professional support to our members and the alumni of international foundation programmes, helping them to bring their project ideas to life – such as exhibitions, campaigns in public spaces, performances, workshops, meetings and trainings. Members actively shape MitOst’s strategic development.

Since its inception in 1994, Stubnitz has been and remains a unique cross-cultural project of its kind, committed to the research and documentation of the contemporary music and performance art across different European regions, for the benefit of the artists, their audiences and cultural exchange.
As a kind of “Culture Ark”, it is our mission to chronicle the innovation and diversity of contemporary youth culture and communicate it to the present and future generations.
Doing so, we keep the maritime cultural heritage of Stubnitz the ship, and the millennia-old tradition of maritime cultural exchange alive and accessible to the people.