Dynamic shifts in political landscape and strategies of opposition
On Wednesday, 24.09.25, at 7:00 PM, the event "Quertreiber" will take place at Kantine, Friedrichstr. 21, 10969 Berlin. The event, which is in friendly cooperation with the Verlag J.H.W. Dietz, will be moderated by Konrad Litschko, who has been working with our website in the research and domestic affairs department for over ten years.
The event will feature authors Paul Starzmann and Matthias Meisner, along with their guests, against the backdrop of their book cover. Starzmann, a freelance journalist in Berlin with a doctorate in African studies from the Humboldt University, and Meisner, a prolific writer for publications such as Blätter für deutsche und internationale Politik, Volksverpetzer, and Katapult-Magazin, have penned a book that champions those who challenge conformity in society.
"Quertreiber" advocates for active resistance, shedding indifference, and saying "No!". The authors present concrete cases to turn the usual negative perception of "Quertreiber" (mavericks or troublemakers) upside down, thus supporting those who dare to question norms and provoke change.
Notable figures mentioned in the book include Petra Kelly, Kevin Kühnert, Werner Schulz, Marco Wanderwitz, Kristina Hanel, Lisa Poettinger, and Marie von Kuck. Heidi Reichinnek, the chairwoman of the Left parliamentary group in the German Bundestag, and Ferda Ataman, the Federal Anti-Discrimination Officer, will also be present at the event.
Attendance is only possible with a previously booked ticket, and while admission is free, reservation is required. Registration for the event can be done via a specified ticket portal. Please note that external content may be displayed during the event, which may involve transmitting personal data to third-party platforms. More information can be found in our privacy policy.
The event will also be livestreamed, allowing those who cannot attend in person to join the discussion. Participants can submit questions for this event in advance or provide viewer feedback after the discussion by emailing talk@ourwebsite.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the authors and guests of "Quertreiber" as they delve deeper into the lives of individuals who challenge conformity in society and strive for change. The booking period for this event has ended, so secure your place now!
- At the "Quertreiber" event, acclaimed authors Paul Starzmann and Matthias Meisner, along with their guests, will discuss their book that champions those who challenge conformity in society, offering a new perspective on the term "Quertreiber" (mavericks or troublemakers).
- Following the event, readers can engage further by sending questions or providing feedback via email at talk@ourwebsite, while the discussion will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
