Activities

International Munich Peace Conference

This year, the Peace Conference is titled ‘Foundations of Peace’. Renowned speakers, including Prof. Dr. Heribert Prantl, Prof. Dr. Hanne-Margret Birckenbach, Francesca Albanese, are expected.

Finding a suitable venue for the conference was particularly challenging this time. It is becoming evident that independent, dissenting opinions are being increasingly marginalized. For instance, LMU (Ludwig Maximilian University) cancelled another event planned for February 16th with Francesca Albanese on short notice. All the more reason to give the conference special attention again this year.

Details on the program, venues, and online participation can be found here: friedenskonferenz.info

Peace demonstration on the occasion of the MSC

As in previous years, we support the AntiSiko demonstration as a signal of peace from civil society. In our own appeal, we elaborated on this: “With our participation in the demonstration, we aim to focus on creative and non-violent protest. We advocate for civil conflict resolution and for the reallocation of arms expenditures towards a sustainable, civil security policy, as currently described by the ‘Rethink Security’ campaign in its Positive Scenario 2025-2040 ‘The Role of Europe for Peace in the World’.”

The full call: Demo call MSKv

With our appeal as an invitation to all those who desire peace, we support the peace demonstration, which aims to (loudly) remind the MSC and the public of “Create Peace – Without Weapons.”

Opening Rally:
Sat, February 15, 2025, 1:00 PM, Karlsplatz/Stachus. Followed simultaneously by a peace chain through the pedestrian zone and a demonstration march. Closing Rally: approx. 3:00 PM, Marienplatz.
Further information about the demonstration: Anti-Siko Demo

Praying for Peace (Sat, February 15, 2025) – with the MSKv Project Group

“We pray for the participants of the Munich Security Conference, high-ranking decision-makers and opinion leaders from around the world, that they may promote peace through dialogue. We ask for God’s assistance for those who, through no fault of their own, must endure great suffering in the world’s crisis regions. Bless us, God, so that we ourselves may live in peace and become true partners for our neighbors.”

The individual prayer times are organized by religious orders, aid organizations, spiritual communities, churches of the ACK Munich, associations, and initiatives.

Date for “Prayer Chain”: Sat, February 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Prayer Hour by MSKv & pax christi: Sat, February 15, 2025, 5:00 PM

Location: Bürgersaal Unterkirche, Neuhauserstraße 14, Munich

Information and further offerings for “Living Peace – Prayer for the Munich Security Conference” can be found here: Praying for Peace