Overview
- The award was presented on Wednesday evening at the Kulturforum Görlitzer Synagoge in the twin city of Görlitz/Zgorzelec.
- The Brückepreis-Gesellschaft cited Gauck for strengthening awareness of democracy, human rights and international understanding.
- The prize carries a €2,500 endowment, which Gauck said he would donate to support warmth in Ukraine.
- In his remarks, Gauck urged confidence, close relations with Poland and a strong Europe.
- Coverage highlighted his path as a GDR pastor, head of the Stasi records authority and later federal president as the basis for the honor.