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durch die baltische Geschichte geführt. Bis zur singenden Revolution, der großen Menschenkette von Tallinn durch Riga bis Vilnius und der heutigen Situation mit Russisch als Minderheitssprache in Lettland. Wir haben aber auch mit Rigas Danči einen ganzen Abend mit lettischen Volksliedern und Volkstänzen gesungen und getanzt. Das war beeindruckend. An anderen Abenden haben wir den sternenklaren Himmel genutzt, um Sternschnuppen und so viele Sternbilder, wie man sie in der Stadt nie sehen kann, zu bestaunen. Bezaubernd und eindrucksvoll! Verzaubert hat uns auch das Schloss von Odziena, das zwar weitgehend zerstört alle Umbrüche der Geschichte Lettlands überstanden hat und jetzt wieder aufgebaut wird. Nicht nur abends gingen wir spazieren – auch in den Mittagspausen, wenn wir nicht zum Waldsee/Mežezers gefahren sind. Die leuchtenden Weizenfelder, die alten Gebäude und Schlösser und die Landschaft im Sommer müssen alle mal erleben, die nach Lettland kommen. Das Essen in Odziena hat meiner Meinung nach die lettische Küche sehr gut gespiegelt, sodass die Deutschen und Litauen einen guten Eindruck vom alltäglichen Essen in Lettland bekommen haben. Das Schiemann-Seminar empfehle ich unbedingt, besonders denjenigen, die ihre Geschichts- und Deutschkenntnisse verbessern wollen. Denn das haben wir mit Diskussionen und Gruppenarbeiten in den Seminareinheiten und beim Kartenspielen und Reden in der Freizeit. Kontakte zu knüpfen, sich mit neuen Menschen unterhalten und sie kennenzulernen ist wichtig. So lernt man viel neues und wer weiß, wie lange diese Kontakte halten, was noch einmal daraus wird. Mārtiņš

From February 22nd – February 25th, the team of the German-Baltic Future Foundation and people interested in starting their work with us met in Darmstadt. Once a year we come together in the Haus der Deutsch-Balten in Darmstadt to discuss our plans for the current year, our organization and our ideas and goals for the future. Besides the team, new people joined to get to know our work and get involved. We looked back at the last year and discussed what went well and what needs to be improved. This year, we also had two workshops to discuss new opportunities and topics for us to approach in our seminars, events and the conference. This helped us turn our attention to the future of the Future Foundation and our plans for the current and upcoming years. The country offices, GBYEN and the Cluster and Conference Coordination presented their ideas for the year 2024. Another big topic was our marketing strategies and networking with our target groups. The year 2024 has just begun recently, but we are already in full working mode to try to create many cool and interesting events for you – so look out on our websites and social media (@dbzukunftsstiftung). The evenings gave us time to mingle and get to know each other better and exchange thoughts and ideas. On our first day, we also had some great Ice Breakers which led to new insights about each other and lots of laughs. Since we all work from different locations, it was very nice to meet in person and get the chance to discuss ideas and feedback intensely. We are looking forward to all that is to come and hope to see you there!

Am 1. März 2024 veranstaltete das Landesbüro Litauen ein Seminar über deutsch-litauische Wirtschaftsbeziehungen. Zu Beginn der Veranstaltung stellten die Vertreter des litauischen Landesbüros der Deutsch-Baltischen Zukunftsstiftung Indrė Aukštikalnienė und Daumantas Katinas die Aktivitäten der Stiftung in Deutschland und den baltischen Staaten vor, die Kommunikations- und Diplomatieexpertin Laurita Markevičiūtė-Zakarevičė referierte über die deutsch-litauischen Wirtschaftsbeziehungen und die Aktivitäten deutscher Unternehmen in Litauen, und die Unternehmensvertreterinnen Kristina Kikalienė, Monika Kvietkienė und Agnė Jaraminaitė stellten das Unternehmen Reiz vor und sprachen über Karrieremöglichkeiten in der deutschen Sprache. Anschließend besichtigten die Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer das Unternehmen, genossen das Mittagessen und diskutierten über zukünftige Veranstaltungen und Möglichkeiten einer engeren Zusammenarbeit.

Now is YOUR  time to unlock your literary potential! This dynamic workshop is designed for writers of all levels who are passionate about crafting lyrics for songs, poetry slam pieces, and short stories. We focus not on specific texts but on honing your unique voice and style. Through engaging exercises, group discussions, and personalized feedback, you'll explore various forms of creative expression and develop the skills to captivate any audience. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, our supportive environment will inspire and challenge you to bring your ideas to life. Discover the joy of writing and share your creations with a community of like-minded individuals. Sign up now and embark on your creative journey with us! For Whom?  Young people from age 16-25 from the Baltic countries and Germany When?  07.09.2024 2-5 pm Where?  Online over Zoom Who?  Country Office Germany together with Blerim Berisha Language:  English Participation for free!   Register by  writing an e-mail to l.rothe.dbjw@deutsch-balten.de  until Sep. 1st, 2024 The workshop leader: Blerim Berisha is 28 years old and studies Geography in Göttingen. Since 2022, he has been performing on German poetry slam stages, where he takes people on an emotional roller coaster with his multifaceted poetry. His texts reflect encounters and experiences that capture the madness and stubbornness of our time. When Blerim is not on stage, he is involved as a member in the German-Baltic-Youth- Exchange Network (GBYEN).

2nd Call for Applications: #EuropeShallHearYou at the German-Baltic Conference in Riga (27-30 October) Do you think politicians should listen to what you as a young European have to say? Are you interested in meeting other like-minded peers that are passionate about a better representation of youth and their ideas? Are there creative new thoughts in your mind on how to make our society more sustainable and future-proof? Then apply now and join one of our four clusters to discuss these ideas as a Youth Ambassador at the German-Baltic Conference in Riga from 27th to 30th October. Europe shall hear you and that is why we are primarily interested in your ideas and your creativity! No prior knowledge needed! This unique project aims to bring together about 40 young people from all over Europe and the Baltic states to discuss the crucial impact of sustainability for the future of the EU. The Youth Ambassadors have the chance to work together within four respective clusters: Cluster A “Sustainability and Consumption”: Our daily consumption has considerable impact on our planet - from the food on our table to supply chains in the production. Therefore, this cluster wants to tackle the topics of sustainable consumption, food security and production to make each other conscious about a sustainable way of life. Cluster B “Sustainability and Digital Systems”: IoT, Smart Cars, Optimization, and Digitalization are all innovations that we are now familiar with. However, this cluster seeks to understand the "paradox of innovation" and examines which digital solutions might be damaging and which are creative and sustainable. Cluster C “Sustainability and Nature”: In order to master climate change as the central challenge of the 21st century, the transition to climate-friendly and renewable energy production is indispensable. This cluster would like to address the question of how to cope with the dilemma that the in principle infinite striving for growth of a profit-oriented economy is always confronted with finite resources. Cluster D “Sustainability and Democracy”: During the past years, we could observe how essential the role of civil movements or NGOs in democracies is, in order to raise attention about climate-related problems and put pressure on politicians. This cluster therefore seeks to focus on how civil actors can participate in and impact politics. As Youth Ambassador you have the great learning opportunity to participate in all four lectures and discussions rounds with experts from the different clusters. All our experts are connected to the Baltic States and will give you unique insights on a wide spectrum of topics related to Sustainability. Our online Summer School takes place on three consecutive Saturdays. On the 27th of August you will meet your fellow Youth Ambassadors and on the 3rd and 10th of August the online courses will take place. After the discussions, you will then have the opportunity to confirm your choice of cluster and start working on an official policy paper. These policy papers, with recommendations for our common future, will be the final result of the in-person conference in Riga. After which they will be shared with local, national, and EU politicians The in-person conference will take place from 27th to 30th of October in Riga, Latvia. If you take part in the event in person, a fee of participation of 40€ ( – if you are living in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Mazedonia, Albania, Rumania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia or Turkey) or 80€ (– if you live in the rest of Europe) will be required. For the participation fee you will get compensation for up to 300€ in travel expenses as well as free lodging and catering during the conference. (In case of financial difficulties, please contact us!) Youth Ambassadors need to be between 16 and 30 years old, have their current residency in Europe and be fluent in English. You want to become a Youth Ambassador? Then fill out the APPLICATION FORM and let us know about what motivates you to be part of this amazing experience. If you have any questions contact Larissa Leiminger (riga2022@dbjw.de). The last round of decisions will be around the end of July/ beginning of August. Share with us your ideas because #EuropeShallHearYou!

Are you passionate about the future of Europe? Do you care about Sustainability and have innovative ideas you like to share with other young Europeans? And are you interested in working together in an intercultural and interdisciplinary team to make your voice heard? Then check out our four different Clusters and apply to be a Youth Ambassador for the German-Baltic Conference in Riga this fall. The DBJW Conference brings together young people from all over Europe to discuss important topics for the future of the EU. For our conference at the end of October, we are offering 40 Youth Ambassadors the opportunity to discuss their ideas, worries and hopes about sustainability in regard to Consumption, Digital Systems, Nature and Democracy with their peers. The final result will be policy papers with recommendations for our common future that will be shared with local, national, and EU politicians. But what is sustainability? For us it defines our generation as pioneers to positively impact our current lifestyle and create a world worth living for ourselves and future generations. What we need for our well-being and survival depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment. Our creative solutions for the environment, economy, community, culture and values are at the heart of our societal understanding of sustainability and need political and institutional support to develop a better future for our planet. Cluster A “Sustainability and Consumption”: Our daily consumption has considerable impact on our planet - from the food on our table and supply chains in the production to innovative solutions such as alternatives to single-use plastic and new methods of recycling. We can do more when it comes to the need to rethink our economic model – by shoring up local supply chains, being smart about what we produce, and helping people to throw away less. Our cluster seeks an approach in which ways the youth in the Baltic states can support innovative initiatives in the EU to improve stakeholder engagement. We want to tackle the topics of sustainable consumption, food security and production to make each other conscious about a sustainable way of life. Cluster B “Sustainability and Digital Systems”: IoT, Smart Cars, Optimization, and Digitalization are all innovations that we are now familiar with, and while they have greatly improved our world, they cause an increasing amount of electronic waste and electric consumption. Our Cluster seeks to understand this "paradox of innovation" and what creative and sustainable digital solutions we can develop for the world. Cluster C “Sustainability and Nature”: In order to master climate change as the central challenge of the 21st century, the transition to climate-friendly and renewable energy production is indispensable. However, this transition in turn also requires materials - such as rare earths - which themselves have to be mined under questionable conditions and give rise to questionable dependency relationships. This cluster would like to address the question of how to cope with the dilemma that the in principle infinite striving for growth of a profit-oriented economy is always confronted with finite resources. In other words: How can we counter climate change and master the transition to a climate-neutral economy without having to resort to exploitation of humans or nature? Cluster D “Sustainability and Democracy”: During the past years, we could observe how essential the role of civil movements or NGOs in democracies is, in order to raise attention about climate-related problems and put pressure on politicians. Our cluster therefore seeks to focus on how civil actors can participate in and impact on politics and what the interaction between them and states are – since civil societies also contribute to the sustainability and stability of democratic forms. A special attention will be given to civil organisations in the Baltic States through a comparative approach with Germany, to understand how the socialist past and history might affect the current civic engagement in different countries As a Youth Ambassador, you will participate in four online discussion rounds between June and September, which will give you the opportunity to engage with experts in the respective fields of our Clusters and to discuss sustainable policy approaches. In September, you will be grouped into a specific Cluster to write your policy paper. These papers will be finished during the conference in Riga (27th - 30th Oct. 2022). For a participation fee of 80€ you will get compensation for up to 300€ in travel expenses as well as free lodging and catering during the conference. (In case of financial difficulties, please contact us!) Youth Ambassadors need to be between 16 and 30 years old, have their current residency in Europe and be fluent in English. To become a Youth Ambassador, fill out the APPLICATION FORM and let us know about what motivates you to be part of this amazing experience. If you have any questions contact Larissa Leiminger (riga2022@dbjw.de). Share with us your ideas because #EuropeShallHearYou!

Die Deutsch-Baltische Studienstiftung fordert den Europäischen Rat und alle anderen europäischen Institutionen dazu auf, geeignete Maßnahmen zu ergreifen, um von der belarussischen Staatsführung die Einhaltung von Menschen- und Freiheitsrechten einzufordern. Das Zukunftsforum DBJW blickt mit großer Sorge und Empörung auf die erzwungene Landung eines Passagierflugzeugs in Minsk, das von Athen nach Vilnius unterwegs war. Weder diese gewaltsame Eingriff in den europäischen Flugverkehr noch die Festnahme des Bloggers Roman Protasewitsch ist hinnehmbar. Das Zukunftsforum DBJW setzt sich seit Jahren für eine zivilgesellschaftliche europäische Entwicklung ein, die auf den Werten der Aufklärung beruht. Was in der direkten Nachbarschaft der EU, der unmittelbaren Nachbarschaft insbesondere der baltischen Staaten, geschieht, lässt uns nicht gleichgültig. Viele junge Menschen in Belarus nehmen vor allem seit den offensichtlich gefälschten Präsidentschaftswahlen vom August 2020 ihr Schicksal selbst in die Hand. Die Selbstermächtigung der Zivilgesellschaft gegenüber einem Willkürregime ist ein hoffnungsvoller Prozess, den wir schätzen und begrüßen. Wir missbilligen, dass die Staatsmacht in Minsk mit immer neuen Repressionen auf den Wunsch nach Freiheit und Demokratie reagiert. Wer bisher dachte, die Ereignisse in Belarus seien weit entfernt von unserer Lebenswirklichkeit, muss spätestens jetzt feststellen, dass die belarussische Staatsführung die Grundlagen zivilisierten Zusammenlebens in Europa gefährdet. Wir können weder die erzwungene Flugzeuglandung in Minsk akzeptieren, noch die Festnahme des Bloggers. Wir fordern deshalb den Europäischen Rat und alle weiteren internationalen Institutionen auf, sich konkret für die Freilassung von Protasewitsch und vielen anderen einzusetzen, die der belarussischen Willkürjustiz ausgesetzt sind. Wir fordern darüber hinaus, im Verhältnis zu Belarus alles nötige zu unternehmen, damit die belarussische Staatsführung so schnell wie möglich die massiven Menschenrechtsverletzungen und Freiheitseinschränkungen in ihrem Land unterlässt. Wir fordern außerdem, dass diejenigen in Belarus, die für die Aufrechterhaltung des diktatorischen Regimes in Belarus politisch und strafrechtlich zur Verantwortung gezogen werden.

You want to be part of a real European dialogue on current topics? You want to meet and discuss with experts and high level decision makers? You are interested and engaged in political, social, and scientific developments in Europe? And you are between 16 and 30 years old? Then the German Baltic Youth Office is looking for you to participate as a „Youth Ambassador“ at our international conference. The conference itself will take place at the National Library in Tallinn, October 15th – 17th, and will be preceded by online discussions throughout the summer. Apply to become a Youth Ambassador and get in touch with young people and experts from Germany, the Baltics, and Europe. Become a member of our conference team and create policy papers to improve European decision-making processes. True to our motto of “Europe shall hear you!“, you can share your ideas, concerns and hopes for the future of Europe. Join us in one of the 4 clusters of our Tallinn conference: A: Mutuality or one against another? Is there a way between individualism and collectivism? B: For some or for all? How can we ensure active participation in a digital society? C: Who shall own my data? Data sovereignty. D: Cure or design – what kind of genetic engineering do we want? Become a Youth ambassador, join your favourite Cluster, take part in 4 to 6 online sessions from June until October, and attend the conference in Tallinn from 15th to 17th of October. The conference will be held in English. Travelling expenses as well as board and lodging will be paid for by the German Baltic Youth Office. Learn more about our past conferences in Vilnius and Riga: https://www.dbjw.deutsch-balten.de/vernetzung?lang=en Send your application: Please fill in the form on the website: https://www.dbjw.deutsch-balten.de/dbktallinn21-youthambassadors Application deadline: May 7th 2021

von Larissa Leiminger Mit der Projektleitungsschulung (PLS) fiel für uns DBJW-Teamer:innen der Startschuss in ein neues Veranstaltungsjahr. Obwohl 2021, wie auch das Jahr zuvor, einige Herausforderungen parat haben wird, freuen wir im Team uns schon sehr auf das Planen, das Organisieren, das Miteinander und natürlich die vielen spannenden Themen. Wie so vieles in letzter Zeit fand auch die PLS nur online statt. Das ist auf der einen Seite natürlich schade, da diese normalerweise die Gelegenheit ist, alle neuen Beteiligten kennenzulernen und die „alten Hasen“ wiederzusehen. Auf der anderen Seite muss man anerkennen, dass das DBJW im Laufe eines Jahres einiges an Tricks dazugelernt hat, um trotz Einschränkungen einen angenehmen und entspannten Rahmen für die gelungene Informationsaufnahme und den angeregten Ideenaustausch zu schaffen. Am Freitag ging es demnach direkt los mit einer spaßig, lockeren Kennenlernrunde. Dies war eine klasse Gelegenheit bereits bekannte E-mail-Adressen auch mit Gesicht und Stimme in Verbindung zu bringen. Außerdem konnten wir in einem Kahoot-Quiz (bei dem sogar unsere Geschäftsführung ins Grübeln kam) unser DBJW Wissen unter Beweis stellen. So positiv eingestimmt ging es dann in ein informationsreiches Wochenende. Wir lernten dabei nicht nur die geplanten Veranstaltungen und den Alltag unserer Landesbüros besser kennen, sondern wurden auch über die Abläufe, Tools und Plattformen, unsere Förderer und Abrechnungen sowie die geplanten Social-Media und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit informiert. Dabei hatte man immer die Möglichkeit, aufkommende Fragen, Bedenken und Ideen mit der Gruppe zu teilen. Selbst für die kleinen Fragen, die normalerweise vielleicht über einer Tasse Kaffee in der Pause geklärt werden könnten, war immer Zeit. Das lag insbesondere an den langen Pausen, die von Anfang an eingeplant waren. So hatte man nicht nur einen Puffer, um aufkommende Diskussion nicht gleich wieder abwürgen zu müssen, sondern jeder konnte trotz ganztägigen Programms in Ruhe kochen und essen. Der Sonntag stand zum Abschluss ganz unter dem Motto „Kommunikation“ und spätestens hier hat jeder gemerkt, wie leicht es beim DBJW ist, egal ob in kleiner Runde oder im großen Team, das aktive Handeln mitzugestalten.