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Report on the event as part of the Long Night of Democracy 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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On 2 October 2025, the Foundation for Science and Democracy (SW&D)<\/strong> organised a special evening as part of the Long Night of Democracy. Together with numerous other event organisers in Schleswig-Holstein, a diverse programme was offered which, in keeping with the Day of German Unity the following day, dealt with the facets of democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, the Foundation for Science and Democracy focussed on a democratic practice: debating<\/strong>. The doors were opened to students and interested citizens to discover the basics of a good debate culture - theoretically sound and practically tangible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening was hosted by Julia Jamila Werner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Democracy needs debate<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

After a welcoming address by the Chairwoman of the SW&D Management Board Dr Astrid Kuhn Brian Ortmann<\/strong> from Debattierclub Hamburg kicked things off with an inspiring keynote speech entitled \"Debating for democracy\". Ortmann introduced the audience to the Debating tools<\/strong> into the \"how\" of argumentative exchange: How do you structure a debate? How are arguments logically structured, weighted and related to each other?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also focussed on the \"why\": Why is debating so important for a vibrant democracy? Ortmann impressively demonstrated that good debating is not just about being right, but above all about understanding your opponent, realising your own position and cultivating a respectful culture of debate. His presentation thus formed the basis for the rest of the evening - an invitation to think and have your say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exchange of blows: a live debate on the AfD ban procedure<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The lecture was followed by a practical application of what had been heard. In a Live debate<\/strong>accompanied and commented by Dario Werner<\/strong>an experienced top debater and also from Debattierclub Hamburg, discussed a highly topical and controversial subject: Should proceedings be initiated to ban the AfD?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this debate Julia Jamila Werner<\/strong> and Marvin Rauchstein<\/strong>Master's student of International Politics and International Law at the Christian-Albrechts-Universit\u00e4t zu Kiel, each with clear pro and con positions. Both were able to argue objectively and pointedly at the same time. In doing so, they showed how a lively culture of debate works, without polemics or personal attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dario Werner accompanied the format with targeted comments and categorisations, explained argumentation strategies, highlighted successful rhetorical turns of phrase and made it clear what a good debate can be measured by. The audience was thus able to understand directly, how the theory and practice of democratic discussion culture are intertwined<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An audience that joins in the debate<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The fact that the topic struck a nerve was demonstrated by the intensive participation of the audience. Numerous guests contributed their own arguments and asked critical questions of the debaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the debate, the great need for dialogue was discussed in a Q&A<\/strong> were taken up. Questions on argumentation techniques, the role of debates in democratic coexistence and the limits of freedom of opinion were discussed in a stimulating manner. The participants took the opportunity not only to listen, but also to actively engage in democratic dialogue themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Democracy as a common practice<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The combination of expert input, practical demonstrations and open dialogue made the evening an impressive example of how democratic culture can be experienced in practice. SW&D created a space in which knowledge, argumentation and encounters merged - a place where democracy was not just a topic, but a living practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many guests expressed the desire to continue the format. After all, the event showed that democracy needs places for dialogue where respect, criticism and curiosity go hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion: Democracy starts with dialogue<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The Long Night of Democracy and the DebateBar<\/strong> of the Science and Democracy Foundation made it clear that a culture of debate is not an end in itself, but a cornerstone of our open society. Those who debate well not only strengthen their own argumentative power, but also the foundation on which democratic understanding rests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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