»The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar Is, and Will Continue to Be, an Open-Minded Place«: We Are Part of the »Weltoffenes Thüringen« Initiative

Thuringia has just entered an important year for democracy: Multiple elections will be held in 2024. Election results will determine political structures and strategies for the upcoming years in Thuringia, Germany and Europe.

Most of Thuringia’s citizens want to live in an open-minded, pluralistic and democratic state. However, recent survey results have many people concerned about the direction state politics could take.

The »Weltoffenes Thüringen« initiative was created to represent this majority – over 2,200 individuals, businesses, sports associations, charities, cultural and educational institutions are already involved:
www.thueringen-weltoffen.de

We, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, have also joined the initiative and want to send a clear message in support of open-mindedness, democracy, pluralism and diversity.

»We welcome everyone who comes here. We reject all forms of exclusion, discrimination and attempts to turn those from different backgrounds, beliefs and preferences against one another, as this undermines our fundamental values. The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is, and will continue to be, an open-minded place. We are committed to this identity and look forward to the future with courage, curiosity and confidence«, stresses University President Prof. Peter Benz.

We call on you to join us in supporting the »Weltoffenes Thüringen« initiative with your signature: 
www.thueringen-weltoffen.de/#zeichnen

We have created a website where we have listed our own events and where you can submit a personal statement, share your initiative-related events and received further information and updates on what is happening at the university:
www.uni-weimar.de/weltoffen 


If you wish to get involved or share your ideas, please contact Dr. Ulrike Kuch, Vice President for Social Transformation, at ulrike.kuch[at]uni-weimar.de. All forms of participation and support are welcome.

If you wish to show your support: You can pick up free University Communications posters at the Bauhaus.Atelier, on the counter in the Main Building, and in the entrance area of Amalienstraße 13. The posters are planned to be available starting on 23 January.