Over 200 Attend 'Recharge - Show Attitude' Democracy Conference in Aschaffenburg
Over 200 attendees gathered in Aschaffenburg on October 18 for the municipal democracy conference. The event, themed 'Recharge - Show Attitude,' focused on strategies for a resilient democracy in both digital and real worlds. Thomas Laschyk, founder and head of Germany's most successful anti-fake-news blog 'Volksverpetzer,' delivered a keynote speech.
Laschyk's talk, 'Stronger than Hate - With Attitude, Hope, and Strategy,' inspired listeners to stay engaged in democracy. He shared insights from his blog, which aims to combat fake news and misinformation. The conference also included workshops on democratic decision-making processes, political participation, discussions on extremism, and counter-strategies to political hate speech online. Participants enjoyed a constructive and pleasant atmosphere, leaving them eager to support democracy and its values.
The conference in Aschaffenburg successfully brought together over 200 attendees to discuss and learn about strengthening democracy. Keynote speaker Thomas Laschyk, with his insightful talk, contributed significantly to the event's success. The participants left with renewed energy and commitment to support democracy and its values in both online and offline worlds.
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