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.

Architecture Designed to Bring People Together

Open, flexible and connected to its surroundings: The architecture of the new »Haus für alle« (»House for Everyone«) follows a clear idea. This is reflected in the building’s distinctive design as well as in its many architectural details.

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How the Media Forward Fund Strengthens Independent Journalism

Since 2024, the Media Forward Fund has been supporting public-interest media in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In this interview, founding Managing Director Martin Kotynek talks about the experiences of the Fund’s first two years and its future development.

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Towards Greater Digital Sovereignty: An Interim Review

The Digital Independence Day aims to pave the way towards greater digital independence. How has the initiative developed since its launch? In this interview, initiator Björn Staschen takes stock of the first few months.

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Schöpflin Foundation Newsletter

To stay up to date with all the activities of the Schöpflin Foundation, please subscribe to our newsletter (German language). It will provide you with regular news about all the Foundation’s events, grantees and latest projects.


Program areas

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.


Our local venues in Lörrach

Logo Schöpflin Schule

An innovative school, where learning is experienced as a community.

Logo Werkraum Schöpflin

A cultural centre of the Schöpflin Foundation. A house of restlessness.

Logo Villa Schöpflin

Taking action before addiction develops.

We are a member of the Transparent Civil Society Initiative.

It takes courage

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