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Saxony takes over chairmanship of the Conference of Culture Ministers

Saxony takes over chairmanship of the Conference of Culture Ministers
Saxony's Culture Minister Barbara Klepsch (CDU) is chairing this year's Conference of Culture Ministers. (Archive photo) / Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa
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Every year, a different federal state chairs the conference of state culture ministers. In 2025, it will be Saxony's turn. The main focus will be on cultural tourism.

Saxon Culture Minister Barbara Klepsch (CDU) is this year's President of the Conference of Culture Ministers of the Federal States. Her term of office will focus on cultural heritage and cultural tourism, as the ministry announced in Dresden. The first meeting under Klepsch's leadership is to take place on March 26.

Klepsch: Germany in demand as a cultural destination in Europe

"Art and culture are part of a vacation for more than half of tourists. Germany is one of the top cultural destinations in Europe," said the minister. Guests appreciate historical sights, museums and exhibitions, festivals, theater and much more. "Cultural tourism is a trademark of Germany as a travel destination."

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