Hannover · Germany · 2025
Source: Hannover 2025 — Pre-selection
Bid book (pre-selection). A city's first application for the title, judged by the selection panel to make the shortlist. Evidence of intent: what a city promised, not what it delivered.
Hannover's European Capital of Culture 2025 bid emphasizes the city's role as a modern agora for addressing Europe's complex challenges. Drawing on historical figures Leibniz and Schwitters, the proposal positions Hannover as a balanced, cosmopolitan hub where diverse voices can
