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
- 14.01.2024 •
Minsk Forum XXI: Key Take-Aways
Read moreVilnius – Warsaw – Brussels – Berlin:
The general context of Minsk Forum in 2023 can be briefly outlined as follows: The first shock of political migration and repression is over, and civil society is facing the challenge not only of balancing the situation but also of developing further. - 28.02.2024 • Guest articles
Discrimination of the Belarusian language in Belarus: a systemic problem with a multi-level historical context
Read moreGuest article by Dr. Kiryl Kascian
- 23.01.2024 •
Belarusian diaspora in Germany: past and present
Read moreUp to 50 thousand people of Belarusian descent live in Germany today. A notable Belarusian diaspora has been present in the country since the early 20th century
- 14.01.2024 • Minsk Forum XXI
Minsk Forum XXI Berlin: “Raising the Belarusian Voice in Europe”
Read moreProblems with and in Belarus in the fields of politics and economics were discussed in two panel discussions. In a third panel, the results of a two-and-a-half-day retreat for members of the Belarusian diaspora were presented.
Read more - 02.12.2023 •
Video streams of the event on 4 Dec.
Read moreWe will have two streaming videos on our channel on 4 Dec.: in Belarusian and German
- 24.11.2023 •
Minsk Forum XXI Berlin Main Event 4 Dec. 2023
Read moreProgram Draft 3 Dec. 2023
Raising the Belarusian Voice in Europe
Format: hybrid; Languages: German – English – Belrusian
Location: KAS Academy (Tiergartenstr. 35, 10785 Berlin) - Read more12.11.2023 • Minsk Forum XXI
Minsk Forum XXI Photos from the Session in Brussels
- 12.11.2023 • Minsk Forum XXI
Minsk Forum XXI Brussels Session: Takeaways
Read moreIn their presentations, participants oriented themselves based on the work conducted during the two previous Minsk Forum workshops this year (in Vilnius and Warsaw) and their own expertise and work experience. The conference took place on 5 and 6 November 2023.
- 03.11.2023 • Guest articles
Minsk Forum XXI Warsaw Session: Belarus in the context of the war in Ukraine
Read moreDespite the involvement of the Belarusian regime in this war, there remains an important question regarding how to address Belarusian society on a broader scale. Discussion paper by Dr. Hanna Vasilevich
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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!