Press releases
Press releases in English
German Book Prize 2025: six novels on the shortlist
Awards ceremony in the Kaisersaal of the Frankfurt Römer on 13 October 2025
Peace Prize of the German Book Trade 2025: Katja Petrowskaja to deliver speech honouring Karl Schlögel
Ukrainian-German author, journalist and literary scholar Katja Petrowskaja to deliver speech / Award ceremony on Sunday 19 October in Frankfurt
German Book Prize 2025: introducing the 20 nominated novels
Longlist released / 229 titles were in the running / Shortlist to be announced on 16 September
Karl Schlögel to receive the 2025 Peace Prize of the German Book Trade
German historian and essayist receives the Peace Prize / Award ceremony on 19 October
The German book market remains resilient in challenging times.
Turnover growth of 1.8 per cent in 2024 / Young buyers and audio continue to drive growth / Economic situation for many in the industry remains challenging / Calls for AI regulation and reduction of bureaucracy
German Non-Fiction Prize 2025: Experience the award ceremony live from the Elbphilharmonie concert hall
Award ceremony live streaming from 6 p.m.
Creators for Europe United marks a milestone: 10,000 votes for the protection of creative works in Europe
Intellectual property should be better protected by the EU Commission: 10,000 creatives sign open letter to Henna Virkkunnen
German Non-Fiction Prize 2025: presenting the nominees
234 titles were in the running / Awards ceremony on 17 June 2025 in the Small Hall of the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg
Appeal from the European Cultural and Creative Sectors on the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day
Open letter to EU-Commissioner Virkkunen makes specific requests for the protection of Europe’s works and values / Petition against exploitation by AI / Transparency, remuneration and enforcement should become central focus for European Commission
German Book Prize 2025: 124 publishers submit 200 novels
124 publishers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland submit novels / Laura de Weck is appointed speaker of the jury