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On 20 February, Dr iur. habil. Ulrich Vosgerau gave a lecture in Frankfurt am Main on the topic of
„How endangered are our fundamental rights? - In focus: The reinterpretation of the constitution, freedom of expression and the parliamentary opposition“
This very insightful and informative presentation was recorded. Click on „continue reading“ and you can play the video directly.
The right to self-defence, the state's right to national defence with compulsory military service - an examination of the issues from a legal, military and religious-philosophical perspective
lecture evening
Date: Wed, 25.03.2026
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm
Location: Munich
Speakers:
Achijah Zorn (former Protestant pastor, forced to retire for political reasons; today author at TichysEinblick)
Attorney Dr Peter Ditges (Member of the Bavarian Constitutional Court)
Marc Luczak (Major d. R.)
Date: Wed, 25.03.2026
18:30 - 21:00
(Admission from 6 p.m.)
Location: Hochfranken area
Speaker: Josef Kraus
„The limits of my language are the limits of my world.“ If this profound aphorism by Ludwig Wittgenstein applies to Germany as a language nation, and it does, then this country, its culture and, above all, its young people are not in good shape. The German language is being marginalised publicly, in the media, politically and academically. And it is being ideologised. The education system is involved in all of this. And all this in the land of (former!) poets and thinkers!
Background to the escalation in Iran and what it has to do with Germany
web seminar
Date: Mon, 16.03.2026
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Speaker: Collin McMahon
The German-American journalist and author Collin McMahon has been observing the relationship between Iran and Germany and the Iranian opposition for years. The Trump administration's Iran policy and the possible consequences for Germany and Europe are also causing heated debates here.
In focus: the reinterpretation of the constitution, freedom of expression and the parliamentary opposition
lecture
Date: Wed, 11.3.2026
19:00 - 22:00
(Admission from 6 p.m.)
Place: Düsseldorf
Speaker:
Dr iur. habil. Ulrich Vosgerau, renowned constitutional law expert and successful lawyer.
Everyone is in favour, no one is against. But what does this actually mean in concrete terms, especially with regard to the political order?
web seminar
Date: Tue, 10.3.2026
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Speaker: Dr Karlheinz Weißmann
How has political freedom been thought about in the past and how is it being thought about today? Why has liberalism as the „religion of freedom“ (Benedetto Croce) triumphed across the planet? ...
Dear friends and supporters of DES,
DES was well and competently represented by our member Frank-Christian Hansel at the recent meeting of the Italian Machiavelli Foundation in Rome, which was chaired by its President Daniele Scalea. Intensive discussions enabled us to deepen our contacts with both the host foundation and the representative of the Heritage Foundation in attendance.
Following the conference, I received an analysis by President Scalea, which contains a remarkably knowledgeable and thoughtful interpretation of the speech by US Secretary of State Rubio, but also sheds light on the undesirable developments and dangers that are a burden on both the USA and Europe.
In my opinion, this article is so important that you should know it. Attached you will find it translated in full length.
With warm regards
Erika Steinbach
Lectures:
„How endangered are our fundamental rights?
In focus: The reinterpretation of the constitution, freedom of expression and the parliamentary opposition“
Speaker: Dr iur. habil. Ulrich Vosgerau
Dates:
- Frankfurt am Main: Friday, 20 February 2026
- Berlin: Monday, 2 March 2026
The exact venues will be announced with the confirmation of participation.
Time: 19:00 - 21:00 (admission from 18:30)