When does the event start and end?

The reading with discussion starts on Monday 13.04.2026 at 19:00 and is scheduled until 22:00.

Is there a Q&A session after the reading?

Yes, the format is reading and discussion, a moderated discussion with audience questions is planned.

Will there be a book signing?

Information to follow, please inquire at the library.

How do I get tickets or reserve seats?

Reservations are made through the City and Regional Library Cottbus by phone at 0355 38060-24.

Where does the reading take place?

In the City and Regional Library Cottbus, Berliner Straße 13/14, 03046 Cottbus.

Are there parking facilities nearby?

Yes, there are parking garages like the City Parking Garage available in Cottbus city center; from there, the library is within walking distance.

Politics up close: Robin Alexander reads Last Chance in Cottbus, debate included live on site

Name: Lausitzer LesART: Robin Alexander reads from 'Last Chance' – Reading and Discussion
Start: 2026-04-13T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-14T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadt- und Regionalbibliothek Cottbus

Politics, Voice, Proximity: Robin Alexander brings 'Last Chance' to Cottbus

An evening for awake minds: In the City and Regional Library Cottbus, bestselling author and political journalist Robin Alexander unfolds the dramaturgy of his non-fiction book 'Last Chance. The New Chancellor and the Fight for Democracy'. Between reading and discussion, a reading atmosphere emerges that connects analysis and author encounter.

A political book as a literary experience

Alexander writes in the genre of political reporting with narrative consistency. His linguistic artistry condenses chronicle, research, and scene observation into a narrative that precisely illuminates power mechanisms, coalition logics, and the role of the chancellery. The result: an evening that makes the literary quality of political non-fiction audible.

Voice and Rhythm: The Art of Accessible Analysis

When Alexander reads passages, his precise, calm voice slips between the lines. Pointed sentences, clear syntax, journalistic accuracy: The text breathes tempo without smoothing out complexity. This creates a sensual, yet enlightening listening experience.

Conversation, Contextualization, Debate

In the subsequent discussion, the author contextualizes the central themes: party landscape, governance style, democratic resilience. The format of reading and discussion invites questions – a literary as well as civic forum that promotes discourse capability.

Voices of the Readers

The reactions of the readers are clear: On X, politically interested people note their anticipation for the author encounter and the chance to ask questions directly. On the publisher's website it says: 'Alexander tells the epic of our present.'

Conclusion: A concentrated, intelligently moderated literary experience is expected: Text excerpts, analytical sharpness, subsequent discussion – an evening that makes you eager for deeper reading and revitalizes democratic discourse.