When does the event start?

The event starts on 23.04.2026 at 18:00.

Where will the reading take place?

In the Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld, Wilhelmstraße 3, 33602 Bielefeld.

Is entry free of charge?

Yes, according to the event notice, it is a free event.

How long will the evening last?

The official timeframe is planned from 18:00 to 20:00.

Is the event location barrier-free?

Yes, the entrance and the restrooms are barrier-free.

Will there be a book signing?

There are no secure details available on that in the current sources.

Susanne Baer opens an intelligent evening about democracy and law in Bielefeld

Name: Living Democracy – Susanne Baer reads in Bielefeld
Start: 2026-04-23T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-23T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Wissenswerkstadt Bielefeld

When democracy becomes a reading: Susanne Baer in the Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld

An evening between constitutional law, reading, and public thinking: On April 23, 2026, Professor Dr. Susanne Baer will speak in the Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld about the role of the Federal Constitutional Court and the fragile, yet vibrant architecture of our democracy.

A space for reflection on the present

The event combines a lecture and reading into a concentrated literary-political experience. The focus is on the Basic Law, fundamental rights, and the question of how an independent constitutional court endures, organizes societal conflicts, and transforms them into legal frameworks. Climate protection, migration, social justice, data protection, freedom of expression, and equality do not appear as buzzwords here, but as touchstones of democratic culture.

Susanne Baer: Legal authority with a public voice

Susanne Baer is one of the defining voices in German constitutional law. The professor of public law and gender studies at Humboldt University in Berlin served as a judge at the Federal Constitutional Court from 2011 to 2023. Her scholarly work revolves around constitutional law, anti-discrimination law, and legal sociology; she also shapes the public discourse on equality and the rule of law.

Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld: approachable, open, barrier-free

The Knowledge Workshop at Wilhelmstraße 3 is centrally located in Bielefeld, accessible via public transport, and features a barrier-free entrance and barrier-free restrooms. The environment is set for a public-oriented format: a place where science, urban society, and cultural curiosity come together directly.

Reading atmosphere between audience and constitutional thinking

The very connection of lecture and reading makes this evening special. It is not about dry theory, but about a precise, stimulating author encounter with high linguistic and intellectual density. Those who appreciate literary events, humanities debates, and clever analyses of the present will experience an evening that intertwines thinking, listening, and contextualizing.

Voices of the readers

On the official Instagram channel of Susanne Baer, readings, texts, and current projects are visible. This emphasizes the public presence and dialogical orientation of her work.

Conclusion: An evening for all who want to not just observe democracy, but understand it

Susanne Baer in Bielefeld promises an intelligent, focused, and socially relevant evening. Those who want to experience the tension between constitutional law, political present, and linguistic precision live should save this date and attend the event on-site.