The date is set: This year's award ceremony for the International Prize of Westphalian Peace will take place on October 1 in Münster's historic town hall. On that Thursday, the Economic Society for Westphalia and Lippe (WWL) will present the 2026 Prize of Westphalian Peace to NATO.
The 2026 Youth Prize of the Peace of Westphalia goes to the organization "socioMovens – Giving Europe a Soul." With roots in Central and Eastern Europe, this international youth network has for many years been dedicated to social responsibility, European understanding, and the promotion of a values-oriented youth culture.
The Economic Society for Westphalia and Lippe (WWL) awards the International Peace of Westphalia Prize 2026 to NATO. Secretary General Mark Rutte will accept the award on behalf of the organisation. The Youth Prize goes to the organisation socioMovens, Giving Europe a Soul.
for a strong region
The most important goals of the WWL are to promote the interests of the economy within Westphalia, to overcome barriers between political parties, professional organisations and the economy and to give a voice to the interests of Westphalia.
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The “Wirtschaftliche Gesellschaft für Westfalen und Lippe”
To promote the interests of the economy within Westphalia, to overcome barriers between political parties, professional organisations and the economy and to give Westphalia's interests a voice in the competition between European regions - these are three of the WWL's most important goals.
As a non-partisan organisation, the WWL focuses on socio-political and economically relevant issues and is committed to preserving the free economic order and the social market economy.
Partner of the Award of the Peace of Westphalia 2026
