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Aktionsbündnis Brandenburg: A civil society network against violence, right-wing extremism, and racism

The Aktionsbündnis Brandenburg is a civil society network that was founded in 1997 by 29 organizations to counter the threatening development of right-wing extremist structures and violent acts in Brandenburg. Today, the alliance has over 87 members from various social sectors and all regions of the country.

Key products and services

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Practical knowledge and guides: The Aktionsbündnis produces comprehensive guides, such as the "Handbook Civil Society," and offers practical instructions on topics like dealing with conspiracy narratives, funding applications, and the neutrality requirement for civil society initiatives[1].
Addressing racism and exclusion: Through joint campaigns and initiatives, such as the poster campaign "Democracy is not a conspiracy, but a promise," the alliance advocates for strengthening democracy and against racism[1].
Concrete support: The Aktionsbündnis supports local initiatives and activities, for example through the initiative fund, which provides quick and unbureaucratic help for local work[1].

Main mission and values

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The main mission of the Aktionsbündnis is civil society mobilization against violence, right-wing extremism, and racism. It represents the interests of citizens and their organizations and works closely with the state government, particularly within the framework of the action concept "Tolerant Brandenburg"[1][3].

Sustainability goals and initiatives

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Combating right-wing extremism: The alliance is committed to the prevention and combating of right-wing extremism, xenophobia, and anti-Semitism. It supports political initiatives for non-violence, respect for human dignity, and democratic engagement[2].
Civil society engagement: Through collaboration with state and non-state actors as well as engaged citizens, democratic coexistence and civil society engagement are strengthened[3].
Education and awareness: The Aktionsbündnis promotes educational and prevention offerings to change attitudes towards right-wing extremism in the population. It collaborates with organizations such as the Brandenburg Sports Youth and the Mobile Counseling Team[3].

Additional information

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The Aktionsbündnis was significantly initiated by the then Foreign Affairs Commissioner Almuth Berger and the then Attorney General Erardo Rautenberg, as well as the call of former Prime Minister Manfred Stolpe. Since its founding in 1997, it has developed into an important actor in combating right-wing extremism in Brandenburg and serves as a model for other federal states[3][4].

The alliance has its own office and meets at least twice a year in a plenary session to discuss current political issues and decide on initiatives. The members come from various sectors, including private alliances, church organizations, municipalities, universities, and corporations[1][2].

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