The Challengers:
Who Will Make the Leap into Parliament?
September 4, 2026
18:00–20:00
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There is very little time left before the election to the Berlin House of Representatives. Most residents are well acquainted with the parliamentary parties, but have far fewer opportunities to learn about the positions of political forces not yet represented in parliament.

We invite you to an open debate with representatives of the FDP, Volt, and BSW. This is a chance to hear different perspectives on Berlin's future, ask questions to the politicians, and compare their positions on the most pressing issues facing the city.

The debate will be held in German, in a respectful atmosphere where arguments, mutual respect, and open dialogue matter.

Speakers
  • Torsten Holze
    Vertreter der BSW
    Direct candidate for the BVV Lichtenberg


  • Dr. med. Batuhan Temiz
    Vertreter der FDP
    District Chairman of the FDP Lichtenberg, list candidate for the district


  • Achim Jedelsky
    Vertreter der Volt
    District Chairman of the Volt Lichtenberg


Moderator
  • Alex Yusupov
    Political scientist, expert on democracy, civil society, and socio-political dialogue, one of the authors and hosts of the podcast "Kanzler und Berghain"
Why You Should Come
  • learn about the platforms of non-parliamentary parties
  • hear direct answers from politicians
  • ask your own questions
  • compare different perspectives on Berlin's development
  • be better prepared for the September 20 election
Who This Event
Is For
The event is open to all Berlin residents
The debate is held as part of the project "Ankommen im Dialog", which helps Russian Germans, late repatriates (Spätaussiedler), and Russian-speaking residents of Berlin better understand social and political processes, learn about the positions of various political forces, and take part in constructive public dialogue.
How It Was Last Year
When: September 4, 2026, 18:00–20:00,
doors open at 17:30

Address: Heinrichstraße 31, 10317 Berlin
Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde (Lichtenberg)

Event language: German

Participation is free. Seating is limited.
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