Stiftung Genshagen Receives Weimar Triangle Prize for Youth Project

Stiftung Genshagen has been honored with the Weimar Triangle Prize for its exemplary youth laboratory project, 'KulturPass.' This initiative fosters collaboration and cultural exchange among young individuals from Germany, France, and Poland, embodying the spirit of the Weimar Triangle.

Dieter Hackmann, chairman of the Weimar Triangle Association, stated that the 'KulturPass' project exemplifies what the Weimar Triangle stands for. He highlighted how young people from the three nations meet on equal footing to collaboratively develop concrete European solutions. Hackmann emphasized that this award, especially in the anniversary year, sends a strong signal for a vibrant and future-oriented Weimar Triangle.

The project, which took place last March, brought together 21 young people aged 18 to 25 from Germany, Poland, and France. Their focus was on improving cultural participation and easing access to art and culture for young people. Based on existing 'KulturPass' models, they developed specific recommendations.

The award ceremony was part of the 35th-anniversary celebration of the Weimar Triangle, held at the Weimarhalle. Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt (CDU) noted that the Weimar Triangle has represented understanding and cooperation among the three countries for 35 years. He praised its unique strength in combining political dialogue with civil society engagement, expressing pride in celebrating shared history while looking toward the future.