About the German-Belarusian Society
We are one of the oldest German civil society organisations promoting dialogue between Belarus and Germany. We can build on a wealth of experience. For more than two decades we have been responsible for the Minsk Forum – one of the most important platforms for political, economic and social dialogue between the two countries.
Once a year, the Minsk Forum brings together actors from politics and business, from culture and civil society. This table is rarely round because of the many contentious issues and the tense political situation. All issues that are pending between the two countries are to be discussed there.
Committed to dialogue between Belarus and Germany. We are the Minsk Forum!
Why Belarus?
Minsk is only a little more than 1000 km away from Berlin, and yet Belarus remains an unknown country for many. Less of knowledge, lack of personal contacts as well as some negative headlines often led to persisting stereotypes about the country and its people in recent years. Yet Belarus has a long and rich history in the heart of Europe, at the intersection of cultures and religion.
Latest news
23.02.2023 • NewsMinsk Forum XX
Read moreSecond Session This year, the Minsk Forum XX consists of two one-day conferences in Lithuania and Poland, a roundtable discussion with MPs in Belgium, and a closing conference in Germany. The second event was held in a hybrid format on 22-23 September at the Belarusian Youth Hub in Warsaw and included, among other activities, two…
- 23.02.2023 • News
Minsk Forum ХХ
Read moreKey Take-Aways In 2022, four Belarus-oriented meetings were successfully held as part of Minsk Forum XX: In July, a discussion on civil society, business, and education in exile was organised in Lithuania. In September, geopolitics and new competition systems were discussed in Poland. In October, the focus of discussions was on EU-Belarus relations at an…
Minsk Forum XX
Read moreThird Session Brussels, 23 October 2022 This year, the Minsk Forum XX consists of two one-day conferences in Lithuania and Poland, a roundtable discussion with MPs in Belgium, and a closing conference in Germany. The third event was held in person on 22 October at the Belgian Federal Parliament and European Parliament in Brussels. Unlike…
10.01.2023 • NewsBelarus and the War: How Firm is Russia’s Grip?
Read moreOutcomes of the XX. Minsk Forum in Berlin
22.11.2022 • NewsContinuity and change
Read moreWhile remaining committed to the dialogue between Belarus and Germany, we have developed a new logo and website.
08.10.2022 • NewsNobel Peace Prize for Ales’ Bialiatski
Read moreThe honouring of the imprisoned Belarusian human rights defender sends an important important message
Read morePerspectives of Belarusian civil society across borders The first event was held in a hybrid format on 22 July in Vilnius at the Imaguru Startup Hub and included, among other activities, three panel discussions. The event was streamed live. The recordings are available in Russian and English on the german-belarusian society’s YouTube channel. The welcoming…
03.03.2022 • NewsBelarus must support Ukraine
Read moreWe condemn the instrumentalisation of Belarus by Lukashenka and Putin
24.02.2022 • NewsWe say no to the Russian invasion of Ukraine!
Read moreOur statement in support of Ukraine
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The German-Belarusian society relies on the commitment of its members. By becoming a member, you will be able to support and help shape German-Belarusian relations. Join us and get involved in our work!