Sprechen & Zuhören: Stimme + Ohr für die Demokratie

Hanau (1)

Democracy thrives on open and respectful exchange – even when dealing with challenging issues. The theme of the evening is: Stay in dialogue with those who hold anti-democratic views, or draw clear boundaries? How do I deal with extreme views in my circle?

In cooperation with the Haus für Demokratie und Vielfalt in Hanau and the Evangelisches Forum Hanau+, Mehr Demokratie e.V. makes democratic culture a lived experience and strengthens constructive interaction.

Socially relevant and controversial topics tend to bring together a wide range of perspectives. Efforts to convince others through arguments alone can deepen divisions, making it increasingly difficult to recognize shared viewpoints.

This is exactly where the dialogue format Speaking & Listening comes in. Going beyond the objective exchange of facts and arguments, this dialogue format encourages participants to share personal stories, listen attentively to one another and learn about different perspectives. The aim is to build bridges between people with differing views and to enable a respectful approach to conflict and divisive questions.

The format is based on clear dialogue rules, mindful facilitation, and a simple, well-structured process in small groups. Timed speaking and listening create space to truly perceive needs, emotions, and diverse perspectives. (Further dates in Hanau: October 02, 2026, and November 14, 2026)

The evening’s topic will be announced at a later date.