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FactsSafe for democracy: online events start now!
Mülheim Adult Education Center will start an interactive online series on October 9, 2025 to promote democracy and media literacy.
FactsSafe for democracy: online events start now!
In times in which the spread of information and disinformation is becoming increasingly important, the Mülheim an der Ruhr Adult Education Center has made a valuable contribution to media education. The event series “FactsSafe for Democracy” provides important insights into the world of journalism and helps participants to find their way better in the flood of information. How Lokalkompass.de reports, this exciting series runs in collaboration with the adult education associations from Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate as well as the ARD.
The first of a total of eight planned events starts today, October 9, 2025, and will be streamed live every two weeks on Thursdays between 6 and 7:30 p.m. With an interactive approach, the adult education center not only wants to offer participants valuable information, but also actively invite them into dialogue. Here you can ask questions and take part in surveys. The topics range from the importance of reliable information in a democracy to strategies to combat populism and hate to the creation of news and recognizing fake news.
A program with perspective
Around 250 adult education centers in Germany are taking part in this series, which is under the patronage of the ARD media competence team. The aim is to promote discussion about the role of media in democracy and to encourage participants to form their own opinions. “With events like these, we make an important contribution to freedom of expression and freedom of the press,” emphasizes a spokesman for the adult education center. The participants should not only be informed about the work of public broadcasting, but also learn how they can critically question the content themselves.
The events are not only free, but also offer an excellent opportunity to engage with an exciting topic from home. Support is provided by experienced ARD journalists who not only share their specialist knowledge, but also give practical tips against fake news - a valuable resource in this day and age. According to the information from presseportal.de The event will be designed in an interactive format so that everyone can get in touch with the speakers.
Democracy education through media competence
In a world where information delivery is becoming increasingly complex, it is important that citizens learn to evaluate information and form informed opinions. The adult education centers play a key role here and actively contribute to strengthening democracy. The exchange about the importance of media literacy is significantly promoted by this series of events. Participating in these online events is a step in the right direction – for yourself and for society.
Anyone who is interested in the topics of media and democracy or simply wants to learn more about the functions and processes of the news world should not miss this opportunity.