- Inaugural Event for Freedom: Berlin Freedom Week is taking place from November 8 to 15, 2025, with over 70 events at more than 30 locations, aiming to champion freedom and democracy.
- Central Conference and International Guests: The Berlin Freedom Conference on November 10 will be a key event, bringing together international civil rights activists, politicians, and experts to discuss safeguarding democracy.
- Diverse Public Engagement: The program includes a mobile stage (Berlin Freedom Mobil), film screenings, literary events, workshops for youth, and discussions hosted by various embassies and historical sites across Berlin.
- Origin and Patronage: The initiative for Berlin Freedom Week came from the World Liberty Congress, and the event is under the patronage of Berlin’s Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner.
Berlin is hosting its first Berlin Freedom Week from November 8 to 15, 2025. This event aims to highlight the importance of freedom and democracy, featuring over 70 events at more than 30 locations across the city. The initiative provides a platform for freedom fighters and prominent democrats from around the world to share their perspectives on protecting and strengthening democracy in the current global context.
A central component of Berlin Freedom Week is the Berlin Freedom Conference on November 10, held at the Gasometer on the EUREF campus. This conference will gather stakeholders from politics, business, civil society, and media to discuss strategies for upholding freedom amidst rising autocracies. Notable international guests include Nobel Peace Prize winner Oleksandra Matviichuk, journalist Vladimir Kara-Mursa, former US Armed Forces Commander Ben Hodges, and various civil rights activists and politicians from organizations like the World Liberty Congress.
The Berlin Freedom Week program extends beyond the conference, offering a diverse range of public events. The Berlin Freedom Mobil, a mobile stage featuring a replica of the Freedom Bell, will visit symbolic locations daily, offering performances, film screenings, and interactive elements. Cultural events include “Stories of Freedom” at the Colosseum film theatre, focusing on women as voices of freedom, and various workshops, dialogues, and literary presentations at institutions such as the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Tränenpalast, and the DDR Museum. Embassies, including French, Polish, and Nordic missions, will also host informational forums on freedom and security.
The event originates from the World Liberty Congress, which holds its general assembly in Berlin on November 8, bringing together approximately 200 dissidents and democracy activists. This congress serves as a signal that Berlin provides a forum for those facing oppression globally. The Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, serves as the patron for Berlin Freedom Week. The event is a collaborative effort involving visitBerlin, the Axel Springer Freedom Foundation, the World Liberty Congress, and other partners, with support from various sponsors.