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Münster celebrates SENSATION: record number of 187 entries in the history competition!
Münster achieved record participation in the history competition with 187 entries on the topic of “Borders”. Awards ceremony on July 10th.
Münster celebrates SENSATION: record number of 187 entries in the history competition!
INCREDIBLE! Münster has managed to come to the TOP in the Federal President's latest history competition and to show incredible personality development among the participants! With a shocking record of187 postsThe city achieved the highest participation of any other city in Germany! This impressive number was announced today, onJuly 10, 2025, was announced, while the enthusiastic students were honored for their achievements.
The City of Münster can be proud of it, almost30 more poststhan in the record year 2014/2015. How dramatic is that?! The students dealt with the hot topic "So far and no further?! Limits in history" and reflected on the world around them in an amazing way. MayorMaria Winkelpraised the incredible commitment of the young historians who not only examined borders between countries, but also between people, animals, and the fine lines between right and wrong!
Shocking insights and contributions
The total number of participants is over6,700 children and young peoplefrom all over Germany, who are inalmost 2,300 postsdealing with topics such as flight and migration. Isn't that SENSATIONAL? With support from more than900 tutorsThe students have undertaken tireless research trips to countries such as Hungary, South Korea and even South American regions to explore the outer limits of their own knowledge!
The creativity of the submitted work is simply OVERWHELMING! From non-fiction texts to films to plays, podcasts and even a board game, the students managed to express their ideas in every way imaginable. The Körber Foundation, which organizes this competition, has once again proven that history comes to life in many ways.
A journey into the past
The contributions not only considered borders as geographical lines, but alsosocial, ethical and political
But that's not all! Only the very best entries have the chance to take part in the big awards ceremonyNovember 11, 2025in Bellevue Palace in Berlin, by the Federal PresidentFrank Walter Steinmeieris carried out with one of the coveted50 federal awardsto award. Education Rhineland-Palatinate even announced that onSeptember 16, 2025an award ceremony will take place in the Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament!
With such overwhelming numbers and such remarkable commitment, the students of Münster have redefined their boundaries in shocking ways. We can't wait to see what other SENSATIONS and stories from the articles will come to light!