On 6–7 June, over 300 participants gathered at the Hotel de Rome in Berlin for the 2nd Berlin Congress on Resilient Democracy. Over 90 speakers discussed current issues in security policy, shared practical experiences and, together with the attendees, developed solutions to the challenges facing public security.
Chaired by Wolfgang Bosbach, the congress focused on organised crime, IT security, the future of work in the security sector and the protection of the EU’s external borders.
A highlight of the programme was the speech by Horst Seehofer, Federal Minister of the Interior, Building and Home Affairs, entitled ‘Security in Germany – a core task of the state’, which attracted significant media attention.
We would like to thank the speakers and guests for their valuable contributions and look forward to continuing the congress next year. The 3rd Berlin Congress for a Resilient Democracy will take place on 26–27 May 2020.