{"id":5752,"date":"2025-05-26T18:30:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T16:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/?page_id=5752"},"modified":"2026-03-30T23:31:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T21:31:55","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The German-Belarusian Society<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are one of the oldest German civil society organisations promoting dialogue between Belarus and Germany. We can draw on a wealth of experience. For more than two decades, we have been responsible for the Minsk Forum \u2013 one of the most important platforms for political, economic, and social dialogue between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a year, the Minsk Forum brings together representatives from politics, business, culture, and civil society. Due to the many contentious issues and the tense political situation, this table is rarely fully formed. All issues of concern between the two countries are to be discussed there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/about\/ueber-dbg\/\">More about our vision<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-beige-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-red-color has-text-color\"><strong>Committed to a dialogue between Belarus and Germany. We are the Minsk Forum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/piet-mumm-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/piet-mumm-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/piet-mumm-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/piet-mumm-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/piet-mumm-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/piet-mumm-1-1120x746.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/piet-mumm-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/296942266-10159936500769454-2214712669545523639-n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/296942266-10159936500769454-2214712669545523639-n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/296942266-10159936500769454-2214712669545523639-n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/296942266-10159936500769454-2214712669545523639-n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/296942266-10159936500769454-2214712669545523639-n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/296942266-10159936500769454-2214712669545523639-n-1120x747.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/296942266-10159936500769454-2214712669545523639-n.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/314493574-493238392847744-2073203452160850445-n-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/314493574-493238392847744-2073203452160850445-n-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/314493574-493238392847744-2073203452160850445-n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/314493574-493238392847744-2073203452160850445-n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/314493574-493238392847744-2073203452160850445-n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/314493574-493238392847744-2073203452160850445-n-1120x746.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/314493574-493238392847744-2073203452160850445-n.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/minsk-forum\/archiv\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Belarus?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Minsk is just over 1,000 km from Berlin, yet Belarus remains an unknown country for many Germans. Limited knowledge, a lack of personal contacts, and some negative headlines have often led to stereotypes about the country and its people. However, Belarus has a long and rich history located in the heart of Europe, at the intersection of cultures and religions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/why-belarus\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The German-Belarusian Society thrives on the commitment of its members. Join us \u2013 contribute to German-Belarusian relations. As a member, you will be able to support and help shape our work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/get-involved\/mitglied-werden\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<section id=\"thelatest-block_9a02ad5759c11fc732921de90ada8a39\" class=\"wp-block-thelatest has-background has-beige-background-color \">\r\n    \r\n            <div class=\"news_wrapper\">\r\n                            <div class=\"row\">\r\n                    <h2 class=\"medium-12 column\">Latest news<\/h2>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                        <ul class=\"row posts_list masonry\">\r\n                                    <li class=\"medium-6 column posts_list_post\">\r\n                        <article>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/belarusian-museum-relocates-from-leimen-to-vilnius-after-years-in-storage\/\" class=\"image_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/photo-1453230806017-56d81464b6c5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Belarusian Museum Relocates from Leimen to Vilnius After Years in Storage\"><\/a>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"title_wrapper\">\r\n                                \r\n                                <div class=\"post_date\">\r\n                                    30.03.2026 \u2022 \r\n                                    <a class=\"category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/\">News<\/a>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/belarusian-museum-relocates-from-leimen-to-vilnius-after-years-in-storage\/\">Belarusian Museum Relocates from Leimen to Vilnius After Years in Storage<\/a><\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"excerpt\"><p>After years in storage, the Belarusian Museum in Leimen has found a new home in Vilnius, where its unique collection will once again be accessible to the public.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/belarusian-museum-relocates-from-leimen-to-vilnius-after-years-in-storage\/\" class=\"read_more\">Read more<\/a>\r\n                        <\/article>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"medium-6 column posts_list_post\">\r\n                        <article>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/minsk-forum-xxii\/\" class=\"image_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMGM0265-1.jpg\" alt=\"Minsk Forum XXII, December 2024\"><\/a>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"title_wrapper\">\r\n                                \r\n                                <div class=\"post_date\">\r\n                                    12.01.2025 \u2022 \r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/minsk-forum-xxii\/\">Minsk Forum XXII, December 2024<\/a><\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"excerpt\"><p>The Minsk Forum, organised by German-Belarusian Society (dbg e.V.), is an annual platform for bringing together experts and people interested in Belarus and Belarusians from politics and active civil society. It aims at discussing pressing topics and giving ample room for exchange and networking on and for Belarus. This year&#8217;s Forum consisted of two events\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/minsk-forum-xxii\/\" class=\"read_more\">Read more<\/a>\r\n                        <\/article>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"medium-6 column posts_list_post\">\r\n                        <article>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/guest-articles\/discrimination-of-the-belarusian-language-in-belarus-a-systemic-problem-with-a-multi-level-historical-context\/\" class=\"image_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/the-hunger-strike-of-deputies-to-the-supreme-council-building-belarus-1995-1120x750.jpg\" alt=\"Discrimination of the Belarusian language in Belarus: a systemic problem with a multi-level historical context\"><\/a>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"title_wrapper\">\r\n                                \r\n                                <div class=\"post_date\">\r\n                                    28.02.2024 \u2022 \r\n                                    <a class=\"category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/guest-articles\/\">Guest articles<\/a>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/guest-articles\/discrimination-of-the-belarusian-language-in-belarus-a-systemic-problem-with-a-multi-level-historical-context\/\">Discrimination of the Belarusian language in Belarus: a systemic problem with a multi-level historical context<\/a><\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"excerpt\"><p>Guest article by Dr. Kiryl Kascian<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/guest-articles\/discrimination-of-the-belarusian-language-in-belarus-a-systemic-problem-with-a-multi-level-historical-context\/\" class=\"read_more\">Read more<\/a>\r\n                        <\/article>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"medium-6 column posts_list_post\">\r\n                        <article>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/belarusian-diaspora-in-germany-past-and-present\/\" class=\"image_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1950s-belarusians-in-germany-1120x790.jpg\" alt=\"Belarusian diaspora in Germany: past and present\"><\/a>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"title_wrapper\">\r\n                                \r\n                                <div class=\"post_date\">\r\n                                    23.01.2024 \u2022 \r\n                                    <a class=\"category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/\">News<\/a>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/belarusian-diaspora-in-germany-past-and-present\/\">Belarusian diaspora in Germany: past and present<\/a><\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"excerpt\"><p>Up 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<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/belarusian-diaspora-in-germany-past-and-present\/\" class=\"read_more\">Read more<\/a>\r\n                        <\/article>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"medium-6 column posts_list_post\">\r\n                        <article>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/minsk-forum-xxi-key-take-aways\/\" class=\"image_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/16-minsk-forum-12042023-1120x746.jpg\" alt=\"Minsk Forum XXI: Key Take-Aways\u00a0\"><\/a>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"title_wrapper\">\r\n                                \r\n                                <div class=\"post_date\">\r\n                                    14.01.2024 \u2022 \r\n                                    <a class=\"category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/\">News<\/a>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/minsk-forum-xxi-key-take-aways\/\">Minsk Forum XXI: Key Take-Aways\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"excerpt\"><p>Vilnius &#8211; Warsaw &#8211; Brussels &#8211; Berlin:<br \/>\nThe 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/minsk-forum-xxi-key-take-aways\/\" class=\"read_more\">Read more<\/a>\r\n                        <\/article>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"medium-6 column posts_list_post\">\r\n                        <article>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/minsk-forum-xxi\/minsk-forum-xxi-raising-the-belarusian-voice-in-europe\/\" class=\"image_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/13-minsk-forum-12042023-1120x746.jpg\" alt=\"Minsk Forum XXI  Berlin: \u201cRaising the Belarusian Voice in Europe\u201d\"><\/a>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"title_wrapper\">\r\n                                \r\n                                <div class=\"post_date\">\r\n                                    14.01.2024 \u2022 \r\n                                    <a class=\"category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/minsk-forum-xxi\/\">Minsk Forum XXI<\/a>                                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/minsk-forum-xxi\/minsk-forum-xxi-raising-the-belarusian-voice-in-europe\/\">Minsk Forum XXI  Berlin: \u201cRaising the Belarusian Voice in Europe\u201d<\/a><\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"excerpt\"><p>Problems 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/minsk-forum-xxi\/minsk-forum-xxi-raising-the-belarusian-voice-in-europe\/\" class=\"read_more\">Read more<\/a>\r\n                        <\/article>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                            <\/ul>\r\n                            <div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter\">\r\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbg-online.org\/en\/news\/\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\">Older posts<\/a><\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The German-Belarusian Society We are one of the oldest German civil society organisations promoting dialogue between Belarus and Germany. We can draw on a wealth of experience. 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