# Iris Berben receiving German Culture Policy Prize

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> Updated: 2026-08-13T07:52:30.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3.

Actress Iris Berben has been awarded the 2026 German Culture Policy Prize by the German Cultural Council. The honor recognizes her long-term activism against racism, antisemitism, and right-wing extremism, as well as her work in promoting democratic education and the visibility of Jewish life.

Berben utilizes readings, school visits, and public discussions to preserve the memory of National Socialist crimes. The German Cultural Council noted that she views remembrance culture not merely as preserving the past, but as a ‘democratic task of the present.’

The award presentation features pianist Igor Levit as the laudatory speaker.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Iris Berben awarded German Cultural Policy Prize

Actress Iris Berben has been awarded the 2026 German Cultural Policy Prize for her work against antisemitism, racism, and right-wing extremism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iris-berben-awarded-german-cultural-policy-prize

### 2026-08-09: Iris Berben receives German Cultural Policy Prize

Iris Berben receives the German Cultural Policy Prize, while rapper Pashanim faces scrutiny over lyrics regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iris-berben-receives-german-cultural-policy-prize

### 2026-08-05: Iris Berben awarded German Culture Policy Prize 2026

Iris Berben receives the 2026 German Culture Policy Prize for her anti‑antisemitism, anti‑racism activism and promotion of remembrance culture; ceremony set for 24 Sept in Berlin with Igor Levit speaking.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/actress-iris-berben-awarded-german-culture-policy-prize

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