World economy prize in Kiel: Brave winner for a new era!

World economy prize in Kiel: Brave winner for a new era!

Kiel, Deutschland - On June 23, 2025, the renowned “global economic price” was awarded for the twentieth time in the Kiel State House. This prestigious award, which has been honored for two decades during the Kiel Week, is characterized by outstanding achievements in the areas of politics, business and economics. The event, organized by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in cooperation with the state capital Kiel and the IHK Schleswig-Holstein, attracted around 150 guests, including important personalities in the region and the economy.

known actors were awarded under the motto "Courage for changes" who have given important impulses in their respective areas. In the politics category, Gabrielius Landsbergis, former Foreign Minister of Lithuania, received the honor. He was recognized for his tireless commitment to protect Ukraine and his contribution to NATO. According to [ndr.de] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/schleswig-holstein/weltwirtschaftslicher-preis-in-kiel-liebeh, region keelnews-146.html) made Landsbergis Lithuen a decisive voice in NATO and campaigned for a proactive policy against the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

award winners of the categories

In addition, Hélène Huby was awarded the business category. The founder of an innovative space start-up in Munich brings a breath of fresh air to the industry and shows that creative ideas and entrepreneurs are very popular. Professor Monika Schnitzer received the award in the economics category. She is a member of the Council of Experts to assess the overall economic development and works at the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich. Schnitzer is known for their expertise and their ability to understand complex economic relationships.

Claus Ruhe Madsen, the Minister of Economic Affairs of Schleswig-Holstein, as well as Khud Hansen, the Vice President of the IHK Schleswig-Holstein, were among those present and emphasized the importance of the award for the region in their speeches. Dr. Ulf Kämpfer, the mayor of Kiel, and Prof. Moritz Schularick, President of the IFW Kiel, emphasized the need for innovation and change in today's world. The event is not only recognized by the award winners, but also a call to society to actively deal with the challenges of the future.

A look at the history of the price

The "global economic price" has a long tradition that also includes prominent award winners such as former Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. His aim is to honor innovative thinkers and makers in the areas of politics, business and science and to present their outstanding achievements to a general public. This initiative ensures that important topics of global economic development and the associated challenges are in the spotlight.

With the awarding of the 2025 price, it becomes clear that the courage to change is urgently necessary not only in business, but also in international politics. The award winners are outstanding examples of how visionary approaches and committed action can cause positive changes. The Kiel Week remains not only a festival of maritime culture, but also a melting pot for inspiring thoughts and pioneering developments.

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