Körber-Stiftung
Polarization, pressure, personal hostility: The tone has become harsher in many city and local councils. “Respect in the Council” focuses on a new form of political culture – constructive, respectful and dialog-oriented.
Dare to show more respect
“Respect in the Council” is a Körber Foundation project to improve the culture of discussion in German local politics. The need is great: almost half of all members of parliament rate the tone and atmosphere in the committees negatively. Municipalities that take part in “Respekt im Rat” develop a communication code in a moderated series of workshops – and receive a toolbox for resolving conflicts constructively.
Local politics is the basis of democracy
Nansen & Piccard developed the web platform together with the Körber Foundation and provided editorial support. We were responsible for the content and design concept, programming and journalistic implementation – with infographics, interviews and reports.
To bring the project to life, a team of reporters traveled to Neubrandenburg and other municipalities, spoke to local politicians and documented the impact of “Respect in the Council” on the ground.
| Customer | Körber-Stiftung |
|---|---|
| Period | 2023-2024 |
| Category | |
| Range of services | Concept, editing, design, photography & video, web design and coding |
| Good to know | According to a recent study, 42% of council members rate the discussion culture in the councils negatively. |