Woche der Meinungsfreiheit

In the organizer's words:

On the occasion of the "Freedom of Expression Week" from May 3 to 12, 2025, the Erlangen City Library invites you to numerous events.

80 years after the liberation from National Socialism on 8 May 1945, populist and extremist forces are working to destabilize democratic societies. This makes the right to freedom of information and opinion all the more important. Democracy thrives on conditions "that it cannot create or renew itself" (Richard von Weizsäcker). To succeed, it needs an informed public and people who defend it and are prepared to fight for it.

Highlights of the program include a lecture by Irina Rastorgueva on "pop-up propaganda" in Russia, a discussion concert with Christoph Orendi and a living library. The documentary theater "Heil!Anstalt" by Valentina Eimer sheds light on the Nazi murders in the HuPflA. Sinti and Roma artists are portrayed by documentary filmmaker Peter Nestler. Lectures and readings by Mathias Rohe, Bettina von Minnigerode (with music by Klaus Brandl) and Ines Eichmüller conclude the program. An exhibition on the Schlossplatz documents the National Socialist book burnings in Germany.

You can find the exact program here.