

Friedenspreis des Deutschen Buchhandels is an internationalpeace prize awarded annually by theBörsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels (English:German Publishers and Booksellers Association),[1] which runs theFrankfurt Book Fair. The award ceremony is held in thePaulskirche in Frankfurt. The prize has been awarded since 1950. The recipient is remunerated with€25,000.[2]
According to its statutes, the association “is committed to peace, humanity, and understanding among all peoples and nations of the world. The Peace Prize promotes international tolerance by acknowledging individuals who have contributed to these ideals through their exceptional activities, especially in the fields of literature, science, and art. Prize winners are chosen without any reference to their national, racial or religious background.”[3] Traditionally, thePresident of Germany and leading political,cultural and diplomatic personalities attend the ceremony, andGerman public television covers the event.


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