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Ellen Heinrichs

Statement

Bonn Institute signs the 'Leipzig Appeal'
— The initiative, spearheaded by central German public broadcaster MDR, supports freedom of information and the press. The Bonn Institute is also among the signatories. Ellen Heinrichs explains why.
b° local Kohorte 2026

Praxis

Inspiring kickoff for the new b° local cohort
— For two days, 23 curious, open-minded, critical and committed media professionals gathered in Berlin for the b° local kickoff workshop where they dove into solutions journalism.
Constructive Journalism Fellows 2026

Praxis

Fourth edition of the Constructive Journalism Fellowship launched
— Now in its fourth year, the Constructive Journalism Fellowship, a collaboration between the Bonn Institute and Deutsche Welle, focuses on how can journalism needs to evolve in times of crisis and disinformation.

Events

  1. Dialogspiel

    „Eine Stunde reden“ auf der re:publica

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    Spielzeiten werden vor Ort bekannt gegeben.

    STATION Berlin
    Luckenwalder Straße 4-6
    10963 Berlin
    Standnummer K3

  2. Festival

    b° future festival 2026

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    Downtown Bonn, Germany

  3. Workshop

    Moderation und Bühnengespräch

    9:00 - 17:00 Uhr
    ausgebucht

    Bonn Institute gGmbH
    Bennauerstraße 60
    53115 Bonn

The Bonn Institute provides a constructive, feasible response to some of the big challenges facing the sector: the shift of attention to social platforms, political polarization, news fatigue, and the decline in trust.

Lucy Kueng

Professor Lucy Kueng

Expert on strategy, innovation and leadership

These two days were an absolute whirlwind of eye-opening conversations, thought-provoking panels, and inspiring moments that left me buzzing with excitement.

Méline Laffabry, founder of aidóni

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