Waldkirch Celebrates Europe Day 2026 with Festivals and Cross-Border Dialogue
Europe Takes Center Stage at Waldkirch Festival
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the district of Emmendingen, together with the town of Waldkirch, will host a Europe Day celebration on the market square. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., visitors can explore information about the European Union and take part in interactive activities.
According to the Emmendingen district office, the local EU representative will provide insights into key EU topics and offer a quiz for both children and adults. The German-French advisory service INFOBEST will also be on site, answering questions about living and working in neighboring France.
The official opening ceremony, featuring speeches and musical performances, will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the courtyard of the town hall, with students from Schwarzenberg School taking part.
The Europe Day festival is part of the annual Europe Week, commemorating the speech by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman on May 9, 1950—a pivotal moment in the history of European cooperation.
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