The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, headquartered at Straße der Pariser Kommune 8a in Berlin's Friedrichshain district, operates as a politically affiliated foundation linked to Germany's Die Linke party. Established in 1990 after German reunification, it draws its name from revolutionary socialist Rosa Luxemburg, murdered in 1919 during the Spartacist uprising. Recognized by federal authorities in 1995, it funds scholarships, research, and political education through its Studienwerk, supporting around 500 stipends annually for students and doctoral candidates from working-class backgrounds.
The foundation maintains over 20 international offices, including one in Israel funding three-year projects from 2024-2026 against right-wing hegemony, militarism, and for marginalized communities. In Berlin, it hosts seminars on topics like worker control in factories, post-doctoral strategies, and countering right-wing narratives, as outlined in its 2026 program. Events include the antifascist Sozialkonferenz addressing authoritarianism and militarization, a spring festival on feminism timed to Luxemburg's March birthday, and climate series critiquing nuclear fusion hype.
Activities span social analysis, anti-repression workshops with groups like Rote Hilfe, and regional meetings on migration, climate, and historical sites like Senegal deportations. With a staff focused on left-wing education, it navigates funding challenges, crediting recent electoral gains for its survival amid budget cuts.