„Developments that threaten democracy are reaching alarming proportions. It is our collective responsibility to counteract them.“ Kathrin Rakowicz Prognos has entered into a partnership with the Business Council for Democracy (BC4D) to actively promote democratic values. The partnership aims to identify opportunities in times of social and political upheaval and offer employees concrete support in dealing with conspiracy myths and disinformation. As part of the cooperation, an eight-part BC4D training course will take place in May and June 2025, in which 21 employees will participate on a voluntary basis. The aim of the training is to promote a fair culture of debate, teach digital civil courage and highlight ways in which those affected can be supported. Participants will learn skills to combat online hate speech, disinformation, manipulation and conspiracy myths.Katrin Rakowicz explains: ‘As BC4D representative for digital debate culture and democracy, it is very important to me to do my part to strengthen our democratic values. The training courses will now enable more colleagues to make an important contribution to consolidating our free democratic basic order. I would like to express my sincere thanks to BC4D, the associated foundations and associations, and Prognos AG for making this possible.’Who is the #BC4D?The Business Council for Democracy #BC4D is a corporate network of the non-profit Hertie Foundation. It offers media and communication training on disinformation, conspiracy narratives and hate speech. It is a network of companies that are openly committed to a democratic society.Further information on #BC4D (german website)Last update: 06.05.2025 Do you have questions? Your contact at Prognos Tina Oßwald Internal Communications Manager View profile About us Prognos – Providing Orientation. Prognos is one of the oldest economic research centres in Europe. Founded at the University of Basel, Prognos experts have been conducting research for a wide range of clients from the public and private sectors since 1959 – politically independent, scientifically sound. Learn more