Kokopello in Bonn: Reading from Europe, the EU and me at the Institut français
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An evening that reopens Europe as a narrative space
With Reading with Kokopello: Europe, the EU and me, on May 20, 2026, a graphic novel that combines political education, comic art, and contemporary Europe into a literary experience will be the focal point at the Institut français Bonn. The evening is designed as a reading and discussion with the comic reporter and is a free admission event. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/en/events/lesung-mit-kokopello-europa-die-eu-und-ich-0/?utm_source=openai))
A graphic novel between reportage and political analysis
Kokopello embarks on a journey into the heart of European institutions in Europe, the EU and me. The volume combines travelogue, journalistic research, and artistic precision. According to the publisher, Kokopello examines the construction and structures of the EU, its organs and decision-making processes, and seeks the true heart of Europe. ([knesebeck-verlag.de](https://www.knesebeck-verlag.de/europa_die_eu_und_ich/t-1/1388?utm_source=openai))
Language art that makes complex politics readable
The work is published by Knesebeck as a 192-page graphic novel and costs 25.00 euros at the publisher; admission to the event itself is free. The publisher describes the book as an informative and visually impressive approach to a highly topical theme that links energy crises, climate issues, and political unrest with European self-reflection. ([knesebeck-verlag.de](https://www.knesebeck-verlag.de/europa_die_eu_und_ich/t-1/1388?utm_source=openai))
The venue: Institut français Bonn as a cultural resonance space
The Institut français Bonn located at Adenauerallee 35 is a German-French cultural institute featuring readings, debates, and a strong focus on intercultural exchange. Its central location in Bonn, accessibility to the city, and cultural policy orientation provide an appropriate setting for an evening between reading, European discourse, and author encounters. ([ifb.uni-bonn.de](https://www.ifb.uni-bonn.de/?utm_source=openai))
What visitors can expect
Those coming to Bonn on May 20, 2026, will experience not a classical book presentation but an evening of intellectual tension, graphic narrative power, and contemporary European culture. This reading is aimed equally at literature lovers, comic readers, and those interested in politics. Make a note early and be part of it live. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/en/events/lesung-mit-kokopello-europa-die-eu-und-ich-0/?utm_source=openai))
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- Publisher: https://www.knesebeck-verlag.de/kokopello/p-1/1739
