About

What to expect

Rianne Letschert talks with students from ROC Twente about what freedom means and how it relates to democracy and active citizenship.

  • What freedom means to you
  • Freedom of others and shared values
  • Good conversations, also amid disagreement
  • Toeslagenschandaal, housing crisis, war in Europe

Questions

When does National Conversation on Freedom with Rianne Letschert start and end?

National Conversation on Freedom with Rianne Letschert runs Wednesday, 2 December 2026.

Where is National Conversation on Freedom with Rianne Letschert?

National Conversation on Freedom with Rianne Letschert takes place at De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, Amsterdam.

What is the conversation about?

The conversation is about the meaning of freedom, democracy and active citizenship.

What freedom means for you and for others

How shared values and trust in democracy protect freedoms

Why disagreement and good conversations matter

How can I find more information or register?

Check the Nationaal Gesprek over Vrijheid page on the De Balie website for more information and upcoming editions:

debalie.nl

Registration page: debalie.nl

Amsterdam

Getting there

De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, 1017 RR Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

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