The Leibniz Centre for Contemporary History Potsdam (ZZF) is a leading research institution dedicated to the study of 20th-century German and European history and its influences on the present day. The ZZF is structured into five specialized departments, focusing on themes such as communism and society, knowledge-economics-politics, media and information society, social regimes, and globalization in a divided world. With a committed staff of over 160 researchers and collaborators, the ZZF engages in various interdisciplinary projects that contribute to both academic scholarship and public understanding of historical contexts.

In addition to its research initiatives, the ZZF offers a range of services including public history education, doctoral programs, and access to resources through its library and publication platforms. The institution actively promotes knowledge transfer and hosts events such as conferences and exhibitions, ensuring that historical insights are widely disseminated and discussed within both scholarly and public spheres.