Brief description
The Berlin Congress on Defensive Democracy is a forum offering expert insight and political openness on issues relating to national security. Under the chairmanship of Wolfgang Bosbach, it brings together decision-makers from politics, security agencies, intelligence services, the Bundeswehr, civil protection, critical infrastructure, business, academia and civil society.
The focus is on how Germany’s security architecture translates insights into action. The congress links geopolitical security, internal security and intelligence services with total defence, critical infrastructure (KRITIS), hybrid threats, technology and the security industry. In 2027, the congress will address, in particular, inter-ministerial situation assessments, new powers and control mechanisms, political attribution, operational cooperation and the actual operational capability of state and economic structures.
A preliminary session on democracy will complement the core security policy agenda by addressing issues of political competition, genuine co-decision-making and institutional capacity for renewal. The event is organised by Wegweiser Media & Conferences GmbH.
Press release
Logo packs
The 8th Berlin Congress on ‘Democracy Ready to Defend Itself’ at a glance
Event report and presentations
Hybrid threats and the changing face of policing
An interview with Dr Maren Freyher, Chief of the Schleswig-Holstein State Police
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Highlights from recent years
