Schöpflin Foundation

The Schöpflin Foundation is committed to raising critical awareness and to building a vibrant democracy and diverse society. Through our work we want to set the course for a better world for young people and future generations.

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11/10/2025

It marks an important step in the school’s development: The Freiburg Regional Council has granted state recognition to the Schöpflin School, firmly anchoring our educational approach within the local landscape.

A view of the stage at the Fuckup Night for Democracy at Werkraum Schöpflin.

11/05/2025

The Fuck-Up Night at Werkraum Schöpflin shows how a lived culture of acknowledging mistakes can make people in politics more approachable – and strengthen trust in democratic institutions.

10/29/2025

More than three decades after German reunification in 1990, differences between eastern and western Germany remain visible – also in the country’s foundation landscape. A new initiative aims to strengthen civil society in eastern Germany by pooling private funding.

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As an active funding foundation, we support organizations and initiatives throughout Europe that offer innovative solutions and approaches to the major social challenges of our time. Our goal is to ensure that these organizations and initiatives are sustainably and permanently anchored in their respective fields of activity.