Hugo-Preuß-Stiftung
About the funder
The Hugo Preuß Foundation is a legal foundation under civil law based in Berlin. It primarily supports its own research and event projects concerning the person and work of Hugo Preuß, the "Father of the Weimar Constitution." This includes academic conferences, publications of source editions and series of writings, as well as collaborations with academic institutions. The foundation is led by Prof. Dr. Detlef Lehnert and is supervised by the Senate Department for Justice.
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Mission & Vision
The Hugo Preuß Foundation aims to preserve, make accessible, and further develop the historical and constitutional legacy of Hugo Preuß. Through conferences, publications, and research collaborations, it promotes understanding of the democratic and rule-of-law foundations of the Weimar Republic and contributes to historical democracy research.
Target groups
The funding and event offerings of the Hugo Preuß Foundation are aimed at scholars and students of history, law, and political science, as well as journalists and cultural institutions engaged with the work of Hugo Preuß and the history of the Weimar Constitution. Particular support is given to projects that produce concrete results in the form of conference proceedings, editions, or collaborative research projects.