“Democracy Belongs to All of Us” — Vitsche Talk & Workshop Series

October 6, 2026

How do technology, media, and political communication shape our opinions? What role do people with migration backgrounds play in Berlin’s political life? And how can we actively participate in democratic processes ourselves?

We are exploring answers to these questions not only in theory, but through dialogue and exchange! We have already held three inspiring events — and if you couldn’t join us or would like to revisit them, the recordings are now available on our YouTube channel.

And we’re not stopping there! We warmly invite you to join us in person for our upcoming events.

“Democracy Belongs to All of Us” is a political education and participation project by Vitsche e.V. It specifically aims to empower people with migration backgrounds in Berlin to actively participate in democratic life, particularly in elections.

The project is funded by the Berlin State Agency for Civic Education (Berliner Landeszentrale für politische Bildung).

📅 Our Upcoming Free Events in October
Join us for engaging workshops, panel discussions, and plenty of opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and meet others. Come along and be part of the conversation!

📍 1. Workshop: Opportunities for Participation & Civic Engagement

When: Monday, 05.10. | 18:00
Where: Vitsche Office
With: Vladyslava Vorobiova
What we’ll discuss: Democracy is an everyday process. We’ll introduce concrete legal and practical tools for participation, including petitions, citizens’ motions, and residents’ motions at the local level. We’ll also explore the importance of long-term engagement in associations, initiatives, and advisory councils.

📍 2. CANCELLED — Vitsche Talk: The Role of Migrants in Berlin’s Political Life

📍 3. Vitsche Talk: Democracy in Times of Propaganda

When: Monday, 12.10. | 18:00
Where: Heinrich-Schulz-Bibliothek
With: Elisabed Chachava (JEF), Mariam Kublashvili (YATA), Jakob Springfeld, Linus Döldner
Moderation: Danylo Poliluev-Schmidt
What we’ll discuss: Geopolitical instability and targeted disinformation campaigns (FIMI) threaten trust in democratic processes. We’ll examine the current political climate in Germany and discuss strategies for protecting democratic institutions as well as ways to strengthen public trust.

📍 4. Interactive Workshop (ENG): AI & Elections: Helping Young Voters Spot Their Own Bias

When: Tuesday, 13.10. | 18:00
Where: Vitsche Office
With: Artur Yatsenko
What we’ll discuss: How do AI-powered influence operations work during elections, and which cognitive biases make us vulnerable to them? Drawing on case studies — including Anthropic’s 2026 Threat Intelligence Report — we’ll learn how to recognize confirmation bias, fact-check information, and identify misinformation online.

🎟️ Join Us!
Participation in all events is free of charge. Feel free to bring friends, fellow students, colleagues, or anyone else who might be interested!

👉 REGISTER: https://forms.gle/UpTFtLaAunrGWEXT6
We look forward to engaging in discussions and exchanging ideas with you!