Panel discussion on the art of medals on 26.08.2024 at the Museum of Cultural History

Emperor Otto Prize 2025 honors Lisa Batiashvili and Igor Levit for their commitment against war and anti-Semitism Violinist Lisa Batiashvili and pianist Igor Levit will be honored with the Emperor Otto Prize 2025. The prize committee and the Emperor Otto Cultural Foundation are thus honoring the many years of commitment [...]

Emperor Otto Cultural Foundation appoints new members of the Board of Trustees The Emperor Otto Cultural Foundation, founded in 2003, has a new Board of Trustees with immediate effect. In addition to the Board of Trustees, which directs the foundation's destiny, the Board of Trustees supports the foundation's further work. [...]

Magdeburg and Otto - the course of history almost prevented this symbiotic alliance. The beginning of the later emperor's long reign was anything but harmonious. Numerous opponents challenged him for the throne. If Otto had not been granted the assertiveness and skill that would later earn him the title "the [...]

„The prize strengthens the state capital's identification with our European identity.“ Michael Kempchen directed the Puppet Theater Magdeburg for 33 years. During his directorship, he always took an international, and above all European, approach to his work. His commitment to Europe continues in his work as a member [...]

„The prize shows how important it is to build bridges to strengthen Europe.“ Regina-Dolores Stieler-Hinz is Mayor of the City of Magdeburg and Councillor for Culture, Schools and Sport as well as Chairwoman of the Emperor Otto Cultural Foundation. As Chairwoman of the Board of the Emperor Otto Cultural Foundation, [...]

Otto I and Magdeburg - a strong connection Magdeburg and Otto - the course of history almost prevented this symbiotic alliance. The beginning of the later emperor's long reign was anything but harmonious. Numerous opponents challenged him for the throne. If Otto had not been granted the assertiveness and skill [...]

Frank Leeb works at the State Centre for Political Education and is head of the Europe Direct Magdeburg network. The network provides information on the latest news from the EU and acts as an interface between citizens and the EU at regional and local level. He pursues the European idea [...]

The prize honours personalities who are role models for commitment and perseverance in European cooperation. Prof Dr Eva Heidbreder is Professor of Governance in the European Multi-level Governance System at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. As an expert in European government policy, her work on the Emperor Otto Prize committee [...]

With the prize, Magdeburg is making a clear commitment to the European community. For Harald Rupprecht as Vice President of the European Movement Saxony-Anhalt e.V., working on the Emperor Otto Prize committee is a great honour and a matter close to his heart. The European Movement has been working since [...]