Current Activities
International Munich Peace Conference 2026
This year’s Munich Peace Conference is themed “Against the Current of Violence”. Well-known participants are expected again, including Kristin Helberg, Deborah Feldman, Simon David Dressler, Dr. Shir Hever.
Last year’s most prominent speaker, Francesca Albanese, is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by three Belgian universities (Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp). An interesting development, considering that LMU had cancelled an event with Ms. Albanese at short notice in February 2025.
On Sunday, 2026-02-15, 11:00 AM, Fabian Scheidler will read from his book “Friedenstüchtig – Wie wir aufhören können, unsere Feinde selbst zu schaffen” (Peace-Capable – How We Can Stop Creating Our Own Enemies). Our current project newspaper features a book review by Christoph Steinbrink on page 15.
We invite you to once again give your attention to the Munich Peace Conference this year! MSKv will have an information stand.
Details on the program, venue, and online participation can be found here: friedenskonferenz.info
Our Call for a Peace Demonstration on the Occasion of the MSC
In 2026, we will once again be calling for the Anti-Siko Demo with our own appeal: “By participating in the demonstration, we want to focus on creative and non-violent protest. We promote civil conflict resolution and the reallocation of armaments expenditure to a sustainable, civil security policy, as currently described by the “Rethinking Security” campaign in its positive scenario 2025-2040 “Europe’s Role for Peace in the World.””
As in recent years, we see this demonstration on the occasion of the Security Conference as a “peace signal from civil society”.
The full call: Demo call MSKv
Opening rally:
Sat, 14.02.2026, 13:00, Karlsplatz/Stachus.
Afterwards, peace chain through the pedestrian zone and demo procession at the same time.
Final rally:
approx. 15:00, Marienplatz.
More information about the demo “Stop the arms madness!”: Anti-Siko Demo
Peace Prayer of Religions
Joint Prayer for Peace and Understanding
The Peace Prayer of Religions is a central moment of reflection and collective pause as part of the Munich Peace Conference 2026. In a time of global crises, armed conflicts, and societal polarization, this interfaith prayer invites us to pause and collectively make a statement for peace, dialogue, and humanity.
Jews, Christians, Muslims, Bahá’ís, and Buddhists come together to pray for peace from their respective religious traditions. The Peace Prayer highlights spiritual diversity while emphasizing what is shared: the responsibility of all religions for non-violence, compassion, and respectful coexistence.
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 6 PM | In-person
Hansa-Haus, Brienner Straße 39 (rear building), 80333 Munich
MVV: U2 Königsplatz station