Event
Location: Garten Moritzplatz, Prinzenstraße 35 – 38 / Prinzessinnenstr. 15, 10969 Berlin
In the past events of the kitchen talk series, we chatted to experts about serious stuff – elections, pressures on free press, or peace negotiations amid a war of aggression. This month, we zoom out to see the broader picture: In an open discussion with colleagues and the audience, we will explore spaces, actors, efforts and challenges for shaping a pluralistic European media landscape and a vibrant European public sphere.
Join our open conversation with
Sabrina Faramarzi (Managing Director, Are We Europe)
Nico Schmidt (Investigative Reporter, Investigate Europe)
Alexandra Zeitlin (Programme Manager, n-ost)
Background and context
Countries across Europe are grappling with strikingly similar challenges including democratic backsliding and media polarization to climate change, migration, and the spread of disinformation. While national contexts differ, there is potential – and a need for – mutual learning and collaboration. But for that to happen, we need spaces that enable open, cross-border dialogue. Creating a space that reflects a truly European perspective requires us to bring together a wide range of voices, experiences, and viewpoints. A European public sphere that fosters engagement, exchange, and collaboration doesn’t just emerge on its own, it must be actively shaped through transnational efforts and shared reflection.
What approaches have been taken so far to contribute to the development of a European public sphere? Where have we made progress, and what challenges remain? And what are we still missing in order to bring this idea to life?
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