SOKO Logik is a campaign to spread the ideas of “pro bono” and “social entrepreneurship” in civil society. It is open for participation to all interested organisations and companies.

In Germany, a strange behaviour is emerging among the leaders and hopefuls of the free economy: they work pro bono – free of charge and for the good of society in organisations in the social sector. At first it looks like the work of a few confused people with no logical connection. Nevertheless, the phenomenon continues to spread. Networks, such as the Global Pro Bono Network, are emerging.

The Federal Ministry of the Interior decides to establish a special commission with special privileges, the SOKO Logik. Already after the first investigations it becomes clear: there is more behind this “do-gooderism”.

After the arrest of Bernhardt Schmitt, the investigations quickly take shape. Behind the superficial social commitment, the SOKO recognises the efforts to found a criminal organisation – albeit with as yet unclear objectives.

What is clear, however, is that the new forms of professional social commitment – not only pro bono but also in the area of social entrepreneurship – are endangering our individualistic social order, which is based on self-interest.

The BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt is the main sponsor of the campaign to date.
More information is available at: www.bmw-stiftung.de and www.soko-logik.de.