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Stiftung Genshagen
Ludwigsfelde, DEImpact-drivenFoundationDemocracy & Public GoodsArt & Culture
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded1993
LocationLudwigsfelde
About us
Stiftung Genshagen is dedicated to strengthening Europe in its cultural diversity, political agency, social cohesion, and economic dynamism. Operating from Schloss Genshagen, it fosters European dialogue and art and cultural mediation. A key focus is on intensifying German-French and German-Polish relations, particularly within the Weimar Triangle framework. The foundation implements diverse projects, including the "Akademie unter Bäumen" and "Europamobil," contributing to a robust and unified Europe. Founded in 1993, it employs approximately 24 staff members.
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Sustainability Goals
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
European Dialogue for Strong and Peaceful Societies
Stiftung Genshagen strengthens European cohesion through political exchange and formats such as the Genshagener Forum for German-French Dialogue.
Partnerships for the Goals
Multilateral Partnerships for European Cooperation
Through projects like the Trilateral Genshagen Summer School and the Tandem Residency, the organization promotes exchange and collaboration among European actors.
Quality Education
Promoting Cultural Education and European Knowledge
Programs like the Akademie unter Bäumen and Europamobil offer learning formats that deepen understanding of European culture and politics.
FAQs
Q1What are the core objectives of Stiftung Genshagen?
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Stiftung Genshagen is dedicated to strengthening Europe in its cultural diversity, political agency, social cohesion, and economic dynamism. It fosters European dialogue and art and cultural mediation, with a special focus on German-French and German-Polish relations within the Weimar Triangle framework.
Q2Where is Stiftung Genshagen located?
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Stiftung Genshagen is headquartered at the historic Schloss Genshagen in Ludwigsfelde, Germany. This castle serves as a central venue for European encounters and exchange among art, culture, politics, business, science, and media.
Q3How many employees does Stiftung Genshagen have?
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Stiftung Genshagen currently employs approximately 24 staff members. The organization falls into the size category of 11 to 50 employees.
Q4What projects and initiatives does Stiftung Genshagen implement?
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Its diverse projects include the "Akademie unter Bäumen," various exhibitions, the "Genshagener Wirtschafts- und Energiedialog," and the "Genshagener Forum für deutsch-französischen Dialog." Other initiatives include "Europamobil," the "Tandem Residenz," and the "Trilaterale Genshagener Sommerschule."
Q5Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Stiftung Genshagen contribute to?
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Stiftung Genshagen primarily contributes to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). Secondarily, it supports SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and SDG 4 (Quality Education).
Q6When was Stiftung Genshagen founded?
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Stiftung Genshagen was founded in 1993. Since then, it has operated as a non-profit civil law foundation dedicated to strengthening Europe and fostering European dialogue.
