Born in 1969, Christoph Möllers is one of Germany’s leading constitutional law scholars, analyzing the legal and philosophical foundations of social cohesion. As a Thomas Mann Fellow and professor at Humboldt University in Berlin, his work explores the tensions between democratic renewal and constitutional continuity. His efforts to reform Germany's federal electoral law exemplify how democratic institutions can be preserved while evolving to meet modern needs. A member of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Möllers examines how traditions of the rule of law can adapt in the face of global transformations.

Born in 1988 in Berlin, Simon Strauß examines the significance of cultural heritage in contemporary society as an author and culture journalist for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. In works like his reportage series Schaut auf diese Stadt about Prenzlau, he combines journalistic insight with reflections on preserving local identities. As a co-founder of the European Archive of Voices and the Arbeit an Europa initiative, he explores how European traditions can be reimagined for the future. His literary works, particularly Seven Nights, reflect a search for orientation that balances preservation with renewal.

Born in 1978 in Hanover, Düzen Tekkal embodies the tension between tradition and change as an author and journalist of Yazidi-Kurdish heritage. As a documentary filmmaker and founder of HÁWAR.help, she focuses on preserving cultural identity under extreme threats. Through her GermanDream educational initiative, she advocates for a new societal "we" that unites traditional values such as family and religion with democratic openness. Her personal story as the daughter of Yazidi immigrants and her dedication to minority rights make her a vital voice in discussions about conservative values in a rapidly changing society.

Shelly Kupferberg was born in Tel Aviv in 1974 and grew up in West Berlin. She studied journalism and theater in Berlin. In addition to numerous contributions for ARD, she has been hosting culture, literature, and society magazines for almost 30 years (DLF Kultur and rbbKultur). Besides her regular live radio shows, she moderates concerts, readings, and conferences, as well as events for cultural institutions and festivals. In autumn 2022, her literary debut "Isidor" was published by Diogenes and appeared on the SPIEGEL bestseller list. Shelly Kupferberg lives in Berlin.