Recipient of International Charlemagne Prize 2026 to be announced - 2023 Charlemagne Prize winner to be unveiled in Aachen this weekend
This Saturday, the winner of the 2023 International Charlemagne Prize will be revealed. The announcement is set for 1 p.m. in Aachen, a city steeped in European history. The prize recognizes outstanding contributions to unity and cooperation in Europe.
The Charlemagne Prize has been awarded every year since 1950. Past recipients include prominent figures like Pope Francis, Emmanuel Macron, Bill Clinton, and Ursula von der Leyen. Each laureate has played a key role in shaping Europe's future.
The 2023 announcement will be made by Armin Laschet and Michael Ziemons, both members of the CDU. Their involvement highlights the prize's political and cultural significance. The official ceremony will follow on Ascension Day, May 14, in Aachen's historic town hall.
The prize remains one of Europe's highest honours. This year's laureate will join a distinguished list of leaders and visionaries. The announcement and ceremony will once again place Aachen at the center of European recognition.
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