Ulm food for thought: Law and justice in the focus of society!

Ulm food for thought: Law and justice in the focus of society!

The 18th edition of the “Ulm Food for Thought” will take place on March 8th, 2025, which will be held from March 13th to 15th in the Ulm town hall under the central theme of “Law and Justice”. This event offers a platform for lively discussions and the exchange of ideas on socially relevant issues. The organizers have put together a varied program that includes high-quality lectures, a dialogue with urban society, interactive sessions and a poetry slam. Before that, on March 12th, the film “The Calling – Your Fight for Justice” will be shown at 6:00 p.m. in the Xinedome Ulm.

One of the highlights of the event is the opening lecture by Professor Christoph Möllers, which addresses the question: “Can the law protect us from politics?” Other important lectures include those by Dr. Samira Akbarian on civil disobedience and Meşale Tolu, a journalist from Ulm. Both lectures will take place on Friday, March 14th and provide exciting insights into current justice issues.

Diverse program and interesting speakers

Friday evening will be rounded off with a poetry slam before Julia Friedrichs talks about wealth on Saturday, March 15th, followed by the final lecture by Mehmet Daimagüler. Admission to all events is free and is supported by the Education and Social Foundation of Sparda-Bank Baden-Württemberg. There is also the opportunity to collect donations during the event, which will benefit the WEISSER RING. Information about the event is available on the Ulmer Denkspokes website.

Viewed in a larger context, the event reflects the challenges that Germany, as a constitutional state, faces with regard to social justice. According to a study by Irene Becker and Richard Hauser, which was carried out on behalf of the Hans Böckler Foundation, there is a lack of equal opportunities, particularly regarding children's educational opportunities. Children from wealthy families have significantly better opportunities to pursue a high school career, which further increases social inequality. The study highlights that wealth distribution and child development are strongly linked. Depending on their social background, children have less favorable prospects, which points to the worrying trend of growing social inequality.

Another aspect of social justice is the issue of gender equality. While women are increasingly equal in education, the picture is completely different in professional life: men are often employed in full-time jobs, while women often work in part-time jobs that bring in less income. The concept of social justice remains controversial and is interpreted differently by different thinkers. Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen defines poverty as a lack of opportunities for fulfillment, which is particularly relevant in this context.

The Ulm Food for Thought offers not only a platform for dealing with the challenges of the legal system, but also for the debate about fundamental social questions that are important for the future of society. The event is characterized by dialogue, which requires both individual voices and collective solutions. For further information, the meetings on March 13th to 15th are recommended to work together on the interface between law and justice.

For additional information, those interested can visit the website University of Ulm, the Ulm food for thought as well as the Hans Böckler Foundation visit.