Iris Berben awarded German Cultural Policy Prize

German actress Iris Berben has been awarded the 2026 German Cultural Policy Prize by the German Cultural Council. The honor recognizes her commitment to combating antisemitism, racism, and right-wing extremism.

Through readings, school visits, and public discussions, Berben works to preserve the memory of National Socialist crimes and promote the visibility of Jewish life. The Council noted that she views remembrance culture not merely as preserving the past, but as a "democratic task of the present."