Václav Havel: How do we defend democracy in troubled times?

<p>An afternoon dedicated to Czech playwright, dissident, and former President Václav Havel. To mark what would have been his 90th birthday, the University of Copenhagen and the Embassy of the Czech Republic celebrate the legacy of one of Europe's most influential thinkers and political leaders.</p> <p>Through three panel discussions, Havel is explored as a playwright, philosopher, and politician. Scholars, writers, and public commentators reflect on central questions that preoccupied Havel and continue to challenge us today: How do we defend truth in a world shaped by ideology and misinformation? What responsibility does the individual citizen carry? What role should morality play in politics? The discussions also address academic freedom, ethics, civil society, and political accountability.</p> <h3>Panelists</h3> <ul> <li>Jiří Ellinger, Ambassador</li> <li>Kirsten Busch Nielsen, Dean, University of Copenhagen</li> <li>Peter Bugge, Associate Professor of Global Studies, Aarhus University</li> <li>Tine Roesen, Associate Professor of Russian Studies, University of Copenhagen</li> <li>Niels Barfoed, Author and Journalist</li> <li>Dan Zahavi, Professor of Philosophy, University of Copenhagen</li> <li>Tomáš Hermann, Professor of Philosophy, Charles University, Prague</li> <li>Anders Berg-Sørensen, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Copenhagen</li> <li>Adéla Gjuričová, Director of the Institute of Contemporary History, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague</li> </ul> <p>The event will be moderated by journalist, author, and historian Vibe Termandsen. A reception will follow the panel discussions.</p>