I. History and memory culture and its impact on society and politics | NECE - Networking European Citizenship Education | bpb.de

Reappraisal of historical ruptures and discourses is assuming increasing importance in all democratic societies. At the same time, it is crucial that historical narratives are relative and are flexibly perceived: tied to a context, they can be activated and can influence the interpretation and course of current political events. Since the 19th century, in particular, the history of Europe has been diversely linked with that of the Middle East. In each region, it has created inclusive or delimiting references and interpretative mechanisms, which are also of influence in the current situation. Crucial questions in this context are: Which narratives define (mutual) reception of current political events? Can we learn from history and how can citizenship education contribute to a new perception and debate on history?

Inputs by
Interner Link: Sonja Lebos, Association for Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Research (Croatia)
Driss Maghraoui, Al Akhawayn University Ifrane (Morocco)

Introduction & Moderation:
Matthias Haß, Political Scientist (Germany)

Rapporteur:
Interner Link: Mateusz Hartwich, Historian (Germany)

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