Bonn strengthens democracy: New prize appreciates committed!
Bonn strengthens democracy: New prize appreciates committed!
In a significant development, the city of Bonn decided to collect a cooperation with the association "International Democracy Prize Bonn". This procedure represents an important initiative to promote democracy and the rule of law. With this step, Bonn is based on the measures of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, which already signed a similar agreement in April 2024. The state of North Rhine -Westphalia undertakes to provide up to 50,000 euros annually to support the price and related activities.
The city of Bonn also gives this agreement on the seat and vote in the board of trustees of the association, which gives it the opportunity to actively shape the activities of the association. Bonn will also send representatives to the finding commission. This commission has the task of selecting the award winner annually and thus provides a direct impact on the award.
Development of the new price
This redesign of the price aims to put it on a broader basis and increase its visibility. The premiere of the award ceremony of the newly created price is planned for 2024, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Basic Law in Bonn.
Bonn: Center of Democracy in Germany
Mayor Katja Dörner emphasizes the special importance of this funding for the city. She explains that the cooperation with the "International Democracy Prize" strengthens Bonn's political profile, both as a German city of the United Nations and as a place with a deep anchoring in the German history of democracy. Bonn is viewed as the nucleus of the first successful democracy in Germany, which is why the city has an active interest in spreading and promoting democratic values.in Bonn are numerous institutions, clubs and associations that deal with the mediation of democracy and their values. As a cradle of the Basic Law, which forms the basis of German democracy, Bonn wants to promote a lively discussion and perception of this topic. It is part of urban endeavors to strengthen awareness of democratic principles in society.
For further information on the 75th anniversary of the Basic Law and the role of Bonn in German Democracy history, interested parties can visit the urban website for democracy in Bonn. Information about the “International Democracy Prize Bonn” is also available there, which reflects the broad accessibility and commitment of the city to promote democratic values.
The price and its award are therefore not only an honor, but also an important step into the future in order to raise awareness of democracy and the rule of law and to motivate politicians as well as to work in the design of a lively democracy. This is a big step for Bonn and as a model for other cities in Germany.
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