Bonn initiates demonstrative project titled "Bonn Embraces Democracy"
In the vibrant city of Bonn, a new initiative named "Bonn Chooses Democracy" was launched on July 23, 2025, with the aim of making a long-term contribution to strengthening democracy at the local level and promoting political and social participation.
The project, which took place at the Lannesdorf/Mehlem neighborhood management, seeks to integrate democracy not only as an abstract concept but as a tangible experience into the daily life of the people of Bonn. The project's partners bring their long-standing experience and deep understanding of the needs of the citizens to their work.
The BonnCologne Savings Bank promotional association, led by CEO Gero Wiesenhöfer, provides financial support for the project, with an additional 20,000 euros grant given to each participating project partner for the development of practice-oriented formats.
The project partners include six Bonn neighborhood management offices, the Brüser Berg neighborhood center, and the Brotfabrik cultural center. The focus is on strengthening democratic values in individual districts and neighborhoods.
Mayor Katja Dörner is accompanying the project as patron. As the project develops, it is expected to offer low-threshold, creative, and intergenerational offers that sustainably strengthen democratic coexistence.
While there is currently limited information available about the "Bonn Chooses Democracy" project, it is clear that the initiative is committed to strengthening democracy at the local level and promoting dialogue between citizens. The project's official website, www.bonn-chooses-democracy.de, will be available from August 1, 2025, for those interested in learning more.
For those seeking more information about democracy promotion efforts related to Bonn, relevant organizations such as the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom or the University of Bonn may be involved in related activities, but there is no explicit mention of a project by that name or launched in July 2025 in the current search results. Keep an eye out for updates as more coverage becomes available.
The Bonn Choose Democracy project, with a focus on strengthening democratic values in individual districts and neighborhoods, has partnered with the Brotfabrik cultural center, which falls under the home-and-garden lifestyle category, to offer low-threshold, creative, and intergenerational initiatives that foster democratic coexistence. The project partners, including neighborhood management offices, are also utilizing practice-oriented formats funded by the BonnCologne Savings Bank promotional association to integrate democracy into the daily lifestyles of Bonn's citizens.
