Place of Democracy: Political Education in the Coming Months

The Fürth Adult Education Center is continuing its program on politics and society. More lectures, dialogue series, and workshops are expected, which prepare current topics in an understandable way and open up space for questions. The focus is on exchange rather than frontal lectures – ideal if you want to get involved at a low threshold.

• Dialogue series with officials from the city council and administration – with Q&A and feedback rounds.
• Events on municipal decision-making: from idea to resolution.
• Formats on political media literacy: recognizing disinformation, checking sources, forming opinions.

Tip: Regularly check the "Politics & Society" program category of the adult education center. New dates are published continuously, many offers are free or low-cost.

Big Stages, Clear Topics: Upcoming Key Events and Conferences

Fürth continues to closely link politics and culture. The next program cycles will include themed evenings, panels, and municipal conferences that address social developments – from democratic resilience to diversity and participation.

• Panels in cultural venues on social polarization, democracy education, and artistic freedom.
• Municipal education conferences with practical impulses on populism, conspiracy narratives, and political violence prevention.
• Interdisciplinary evenings on urban development, migration, social justice, and sustainability.

Planning note: Dates, topics, and registration deadlines are continuously published online by the city and partner institutions.

Local Politics Up Close: Walk & Talk with Parliamentary Groups

Walking talks with representatives of the city council are also planned for the future. These approximately 90-minute Walk & Talk formats take you to places of current city politics and explain how motions are created, how committees work, and where you can bring in your concerns.

• Expected focal points: mobility transition, urban greenery, energy, land development.
• Low entry barriers; participation often free of charge. Early registration recommended (limited places).
• Accessibility varies depending on the route; information is provided in the respective announcements.

Culture as a Resonance Space: Readings, AI Debates, and Panels

The Fürth cultural scene continues to plan events that bring together literature, technology, and politics. In upcoming festival and performance seasons, readings followed by panels are to be expected – for example, on artificial intelligence, copyright, creativity, and the public sphere.

Expected formats:

• Author talks with audience questions on socio-political topics.
• Panels on opportunities and risks of new technologies in the cultural sector.
• Cooperations between cultural venues, educational providers, and civil society initiatives.

Regional Media and Networked Urban Politics

Talk shows and public conversations with the city leadership will continue. These focus on regional cooperation between Franconian cities, infrastructure, migration, climate, and social issues – decisions that have an impact beyond Fürth's borders.

If you want to stay informed quickly, subscribe to the newsletters and social media channels of the city and regional media. Livestreams and media libraries also allow participation without being present on site.

How to Find the Next Dates – and Participate Effectively

1. Check program portals:
   • Fürth Adult Education Center: Search the "Politics & Society" section for new dates.
   • City theater and cultural portals: Read announcements about panels and forums.
   • Municipal education portal: Conferences, forums, and participation opportunities.
2. Register early: Many places are limited; waiting lists are possible.
3. Prepare questions: Write down 2–3 specific concerns or experiences from your everyday life.
4. Bring evidence: Photos, sketches, or figures help make your concerns clear.
5. Follow up: Secure a contact from the event and ask by email how things will proceed.

Accessibility, Language, and Participation

• Accessibility: Pay attention to information about routes, seating, and support services (e.g., induction loops). Organizers publish details in the announcements.
• Languages: Some formats offer German-English moderation or supplementary materials. Notes can be found in the event details.
• Children and youth formats: Youth forums and school-related offers will continue; schools and youth centers provide information on how to participate.
• Digital: Many talks are available as livestream or on-demand – ideal if attendance is not possible.

Checklist for Your Next Political Evening in Fürth

• Date, location, registration, and accessibility information checked
• Own questions and evidence noted
• Arrival by public transport or bicycle planned
• Contact for follow-up saved
• After the event: Write a summary and, if necessary, send feedback

Further Sources and Event Portals

1. Fürth Adult Education Center – Program Overview — Course area Politics & Society, current dates (accessed 2025-12-10)
2. City of Fürth – Official Website — News, participation, education portal (accessed 2025-12-10)
3. Fürth City Theater — Program, panels, and themed series (accessed 2025-12-10)
4. Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb) — Background knowledge on democracy education and debate culture (accessed 2025-12-10)
5. BR – Bavarian Broadcasting — Regional talks, livestreams, and media library (accessed 2025-12-10)