Special Talk: Europe in the Shadow of the US Elections

In co-operation with POLITICO
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 17.30 – 18.30h (CET), as part of the M100 Sanssouci Colloquium, Livestream

The US election on 5 November is a fateful one. It will have a lasting impact not only on the politics of the United States, but also on the security architecture of Europe and the world. And it will determine the future of both Ukraine and the transatlantic partnership. However, despite many warnings, neither Germany nor the EU seem to be really prepared for a possible second term for Donald Trump. And Kamala Harris’s foreign policy agenda remains unclear. What does a possible President Trump or a possible President Harris mean for Europe and the Ukraine? And how does Ukraine view the US elections?

We discuss this the day after the last TV duel between the two presidential candidates in the Orangery Sanssouci with Adam Jasser (Deputy Director for News, TVP World, Poland), Tanit Koch (Journalist, The New European, Germany), Jonathan Martin (Politics Bureau Chief and Senior Political Columnist POLITICO, USA), and Olga Rudenko (Editor-in-Chief The Kyiv Independent, Ukraine).
Moderation: Gordon Repinski (Executive Editor of POLITICO in Germany)

Indispensable Voices for our democratic free Society

“Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu and Donald Tusk are indispensable voices for our democratic free society in these challenging times. They are trailblazers for a modern and stable Europe. Vjosa Osmani has demonstrated determination and foresight in advocating for the young democracy in a region long marked by conflict, showing the critical importance of safeguarding freedom and justice. Donald Tusk represents an unwavering fight against autocracy and the non-negotiable nature of democratic values. Both – Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu and Donald Tusk – place human rights and democratic principles at the core of their actions. Their voices are invaluable right now – not only for their countries but for the entire continent. They are not just committed Europeans, but above all, compelling ones. Their work sets standards and inspires.”
Mike Schubert, Lord Mayor of the State Capital of Potsdam and Chair of the M100 Advisory Board

M100 Media Award to Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu and Donald Tusk

21 August 2024. Dr Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, President of the Republic of Kosovo, and Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of Poland, will be honoured with the M100 Media Award on 12 September from 19:00 (CET) in the Orangery of Sanssouci Park in Potsdam.

The keynote political address will be delivered by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

The award ceremony will be hosted by journalist and TV presenter Astrid Frohloff.

Participants M100YEJ

30 July 2024. More than 50 journalists aged between 20 and 30 from 22 European countries applied for this year’s 20th M100 Young European Journalists Workshop, from Armenia to Malta, from Sweden to Ukraine.
20 from 18 countries have been selected to attend the workshop from 7 to 12 September on the topic “LIVE JOURNALISM: Fake News and Disinformation in Election Campaigns“.
In the first part, experts Dr Katja Muñoz (DGAP) and Caroline Lindekamp (Correctiv) will teach participants how authoritarian governments around the world are increasingly trying to manipulate the information ecosystem to undermine democratic institutions, promote their own interests and strengthen autocratic allies, and will provide them with practical strategies to identify and counter misinformation.
In the second part, Jochen Markett and Christine Liehr from the Potsdam-based agency Headliner will give an introduction to the practice of live journalism and work with the young journalists on a short live programme. On the evening of 11 September, some of the participants will hold a public reporter slam in Potsdam on the topic of “Disinformation in election campaigns”. On 12 September, the group will take part in the M100 Sanssouci Colloquium, where the best performance will be presented again. For an overview of participants click here.

Deutsche Postcode Lotterie again supports the M100 Sanssouci Colloquium

25 July 2024. We are very grateful to have the Deutsche Postcode Lotterie as a strong partner once again, supporting us in our work to strengthen democracy, independent journalism, the training and networking of journalists across Europe and the defence of freedom of the press and freedom of expression!
Friederike Behrends, Chairman of the Management, Deutsche Postcode Lotterie: “In times when fake news and disinformation are increasingly influencing public opinion, it is of the utmost importance to send a clear signal in favour of democracy, freedom of opinion and freedom of the press. The M100 Sanssouci Colloquium provides a unique platform for leading international figures from the media, politics and academia to exchange ideas and perspectives and engage in constructive dialogue. We are delighted to once again support the M100 Sanssouci Colloquium, thanks to our players”.

Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg: Strong Partner of the M100SC

17 July 2024. We thank the Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg for supporting the M100 Sanssouci Colloquium as a strong partner from the very beginning. The Medienboard is responsible for the national and international presentation and profiling of Berlin-Brandenburg as a film and media location, for providing up-to-date information about the location, for networking the film and media industry across federal states and sectors, and for supporting the establishment of film and media companies. The Medienboard supports media-related location projects that promote the development, professionalisation and presentation of Berlin-Brandenburg as a film and media location.

Helge Jürgens, CEO New Media Funding Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg:
“‘ Democracy under Attack’ – an important topic that will be discussed at the M100 in Potsdam in the super election year 2024! Around 80 participants from traditional, established and young, independent, democratic media from Europe and beyond will discuss the state of democracy, the effects of disinformation, the opportunities and dangers of artificial intelligence and the role and tasks of journalists in an increasingly complex and complicated world. As a long-standing supporter of the M100, we are once again supporting the exchange between politics and science on current socio-political developments and trends and the influence of the media this year.”

Online-Talk “Democratic Crossroads: Economic Vistas and the Presidential Election”, 22 July, 19:15 h

15 July 2024. Economic performance has been the most important factor in the US presidential election in polls for months. The Biden administration is relying on Bidenomics via the Build Back Better infrastructure programme. The Republicans are building on Trump’s “America First” stance with nationalist tones and calls for an “anti-corporate elite policy” that breaks with the GOP legacy of a libertarian, unregulated market economy. The two approaches have more in common than both parties admit, also with regard to the hard line towards China.
read more Online-Talk “Democratic Crossroads: Economic Vistas and the Presidential Election”, 22 July, 19:15 h

Thank you for all applications for the 20th M100YEJ!

11 July 2024. We received over 50 applications from 22 European countries, from Armenia to Malta, from Sweden to Ukraine. 🌍
The selection will be tough. Unfortunately, we can only offer 20 places for our workshop on “Live Journalism: Fake News and Disinformation in Election Campaigns”, which will take place in Potsdam from 7 to 12 September. The highlight of the seminar will certainly be a public live reporter slam by our participants in Potsdam 🏆🎤. And, of course, attending the M100 Sanssouci Colloquium the following day!
All applicants will be notified by 17 July.
Stay tuned! 🔔

Speakers at the 20th M100 Sanssouci Colloquium

2 July 2024. These are just some of the confirmed participants at this year’s #M100SC which takes place on 12 September in the Orangery Sanssouci in Potsdam.
Under the topic “Democracy under Attack” we are inviting about 80 high-level representatives of traditional, established and young, independent, democratic media from all over Europe and beyond to discuss together with representatives from politics and science current socio-political developments and tendencies and the role and influence of the media in international affairs.
Here you can find an overview of the confirmed participants.
For the agenda click here.
Parts of the conference – the opening speech by Anna Wieslander, the Special Talk and the presentation of the M100 Media Award – will be streamed live, stay tuned!

Application Call M100YEJ 2024!

LIVE JOURNALISM:
Fake News and Disinformation in Election Campaigns

7 – 12 September 2024, Potsdam
(Arrival 6 September, departure 13 September)

In September 2024, the M100 Young European Journalists Workshop (M100YEJ) will take place for the 20th time. Under the topic “Live Journalism: Fake News and Disinformation in Election Campaigns” we are inviting about 20 young journalists from all over Europe to deepen their knowledge with experts in practical and theoretical exercises. The workshop will also allow participants to learn about the different conditions and challenges for journalism in different political and social systems and to exchange ideas and network with journalists from all over Europe.

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary, however, we not only want to impart theoretical and practical knowledge, but also to make journalism more tangible and accessible, and to establish a direct connection between journalists and “the people out there”: We are bringing journalism on the stage!
In the first part of the workshop, participants will learn more about the content, while in the second part they will learn how to present their work live in front of an audience.