Dresden's new executive board: president Alexander Stötzner vice president Benjamin Lüber treasurer Lukas Arthur Kamratzki

They did it: The Dresden Debating Union elected a new executive board. Alexander Sötzner is now president, treasurer is Marcel Sauerbier, Nora Sachse serves as vice president. All the best for their work in Dresden!

Pubs, comedians and potato salad: These things and even more were provided during the debating workshop of Debattiergesellschaft Jena (DGJ) from 12 till 14 November. Originally thought of as an internal event, the non-competitive debaters’ meeting did not only attract speakers from DGJ but also especially debating novices from other clubs like Dresden, Magdeburg and Munich. In a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere the debates were held in the established formats Open Parliamentary Debate (OPD) and British Parliamentary Style (BPS) but also in Wartburg style. Some speakers even tried to discuss under the rules of Disputation. It was very particular for this ...