What are we leaving behind for future generations? A world full of possibilities or full of unresolved problems? Who inherits wealth, who bears responsibility—and what does a just legacy actually mean?
A legacy is far more than what we inherit from our parents or grandparents. We inherit wealth and debt, cultural assets and traditions, natural resources, but also social inequalities, historical conflicts, and the consequences of political decisions. What we possess and pass on shapes our present and the future of coming generations.
But how fairly is this legacy distributed? Who owns cultural treasures and natural resources? Who benefits from prosperity—and who is excluded? And what responsibility do we bear for what we leave behind?
These discussions invite participants to explore these questions from various perspectives. Prominent voices from academia, the legal profession, journalism, and civic engagement shed light on the connections between property, power, and justice—in Germany, Europe, and around the world.
Don’t just listen—join the discussion! Each event begins with an opening statement and a provocative thesis. Afterward, the audience is invited to exchange perspectives at discussion tables and develop their own positions. Thoughts and findings are then brought back to the stage and explored further together.
This series of events is being organized in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Athens and the “Heritage in Focus” project.