Fearless Grandmas Win *Silver Shoe* for Fighting Far-Right Extremism in 2025
A group of elderly activists known as the Grandmas Against the Far Right has received this year’s Silver Shoe award. The ceremony took place in Solingen on Monday, December 8, 2025, honouring their work in promoting democracy and social cohesion. The jury praised their message: that resisting extremism has no age limit and civic courage remains vital at any stage of life.
The Silver Shoe has been awarded annually since 2004 to individuals or organisations fostering peaceful coexistence and mutual respect. This year’s winner was selected by an international jury, led by president Philippe Coupérie-Eiffel and vice-presidents Gérard Roquillon and Patrick Herbault. Other members included Krzysztof Biernat, Grzegorz Wcisło, and Barbara Haller, representing fields from science to industry.
The award recognises the group’s role in demonstrating that civic engagement remains powerful across generations. Their work continues to inspire broader conversations about democracy and inclusion. The event also served as a platform for discussing ongoing research into public attitudes on these issues.
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