📍 25 November 2026 | 6–9 pm
Punnett Hall, UCL Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL
Against a backdrop of political polarisation, disinformation and declining trust in institutions, democratic resilience is becoming an increasingly important challenge for cities across Europe.
While national politics is often becoming more polarised, cities can provide spaces for democratic innovation, participation and collaboration.
London and Berlin are particularly interesting examples of how cities can strengthen democratic resilience and build new relationships between institutions, citizens and civil society.
The fourth and final event of the London x Berlin series brings the dialogue to London and takes a broader look at the democratic challenges facing both cities.
Following previous discussions on housing, education and civil society, the event will explore:
— the cultural, social and institutional conditions that can strengthen democratic resilience
— how city governments can build stronger relationships with civil society
— how democratic participation can be broadened, including among younger generations
— the role of cities in responding to polarisation and declining trust
— what London and Berlin can learn from each other
The discussion will bring together perspectives from both sides of the Channel and ask how democratic institutions can remain open, resilient and connected to the communities they serve.
🎙️ Moderated by Dr. Robert Keeling, Deutsches Institut für Gutes Leben (difgl).
👉 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/londonberlindemocracy-tickets-2002625906997?aff=oddtdtcreato
The event is co-hosted by the Deutsches Institut für Gutes Leben (difgl ) and the British-German Association, and funded by the Berlin Senatskanzlei.
What can London and Berlin learn from each other about building democratic resilience in times of political change?
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