Erasmus-Stiftung Brandenburg

The Erasmus-Stiftung Brandenburg is a political foundation based in Brandenburg, Germany. According to its website, it is a non-profit organization that operates exclusively within the state of Brandenburg, conducting political education work in the tradition of foundations and municipal political associations supported by the state. Its educational mission centers on themes such as more direct democracy, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press. The foundation organizes seminars, specialist conferences, and congresses to advance these topics. The foundation was established on 6 July 2016 in Berlin, and it is registered in the association register at the Potsdam Local Court under the number VR 8687 P. It describes its work as being based on liberal and conservative values. The foundation is recognized as a non-profit organization, having received a notice from the responsible tax office under §60a (1) of the German Fiscal Code (AO). The name of the foundation refers to Erasmus of Rotterdam, the Renaissance humanist known for advocating tolerance and enlightenment during a time of religious division. The foundation explains that Erasmus, born in the Netherlands, raised in France, active in England and Italy, and at home in Freiburg and Basel, stood for a Europe that knows and cultivates its cultural commonalities. He was an opponent of dogma and an advocate of freedom. The foundation's leadership has included Dr. Rainer van Raemdonck as chairman of the board until November 2025, and Alexander Tassis as Secretary General. The foundation maintains a website at erasmus-stiftung.eu, where it provides information about its events, topics, and publications, and offers online registration for events. It also provides a bank account for donations. As a political foundation active solely in Brandenburg, the Erasmus-Stiftung Brandenburg contributes to the landscape of civic education in Germany, focusing on democratic participation and civil liberties. Its activities include seminars, conferences, and congresses that aim to foster public discourse on direct democracy, freedom of expression, and press freedom.

The Erasmus-Stiftung Brandenburg was founded on 6 July 2016 in Berlin. It is registered as an association in the register of associations at the Potsdam Local Court under the number VR 8687 P. The foundation is recognized as a non-profit organization and has received a notice from the responsible tax office under §60a (1) of the German Fiscal Code (AO). It operates exclusively in the state of Brandenburg, where it conducts political education work in the spirit of liberal and conservative values. The foundation organizes seminars, specialist conferences, and congresses on topics such as more direct democracy, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press. Its name refers to Erasmus of Rotterdam, the humanist who advocated tolerance and enlightenment. The foundation's board chairman until November 2025 was Dr. Rainer van Raemdonck, and the Secretary General is Alexander Tassis.

• Founding assembly held in Berlin.

• Registered in the association register at the Potsdam Local Court under VR 8687 P.

• Dr. Rainer van Raemdonck served as chairman of the board until November 2025.

A non-profit political foundation providing civic education in Brandenburg, rooted in liberal and conservative values, with a focus on direct democracy, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press.

• Seminars

  Educational seminars on topics such as direct democracy, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press.

• Specialist conferences

  Conferences bringing together experts for in-depth discussion.

• Congresses

  Large-scale congresses on political education themes.

1. 1Erasmus-Stiftung Brandenburg - Startseiteerasmus-stiftung.eu
2. 2Erasmus-Stiftung Brandenburg - Über unserasmus-stiftung.eu
3. 3Erasmus-Stiftung Brandenburgwikidata.org