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European ministers will meet next week in elegant Baden-Baden!
The 98th European Ministerial Conference will take place on 24/25. September 2025 in Baden-Baden, chaired by Baden-Württemberg.
European ministers will meet next week in elegant Baden-Baden!
Next week, Baden-Baden will become the center of the European political discussion when the 98th session of the European Ministerial Conference (EMK) takes place. On Wednesday and Thursday, September 24th and 25th, 2025, with a celebratory greeting from First Mayor Alexander Wieland, the city will emphasize its status as the country's “salon” and its role as a special platform for European issues. Goodnews4 reports about this important event, which will give significant space not only to local but also to national politics.
Baden-Württemberg took over the chairmanship of the EMK from Thuringia on July 1st. The State Secretary for Europe, Florian Haßler, spoke about the status and goals of the presidency. It highlights the need for the EU to remain capable and innovative, especially in the face of global tensions and dynamic markets. The country wants to provide impetus for an innovation-friendly EU and the creation of effective funding instruments. Baden-Württemberg explains that the focus is on European research and innovation policy, which is seen as a driver for technological advancement and economic strength.
European cooperation in view
A central issue will also be the readjustment of the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period after 2027. This sets out the EU's financial priorities for seven years and has a direct impact on investments in research, technology and innovation. Attention will also be paid to cross-border cooperation with neighboring countries such as Switzerland and France in order to further strengthen relationships. The meetings, which take place twice a year, are intended to be addressed specifically in order to overcome common challenges.
The first conference under the presidency of Baden-Württemberg will take place on 24/25. September and will focus specifically on relations with France and Switzerland. The second session is for the 11th/12th. December 2025 in Brussels, with the grand finale, the 100th session of the EMK, on December 29th/30th. April 2026 will be celebrated in Berlin.
An anniversary with meaning
A joint declaration on the theme of “Europe of the Regions” is expected on the special occasion of the 100th meeting. This declaration aims to strengthen the role and voice of the regions within the European Union and emphasize the importance of cooperation.
The EMK has its origins in 1992, when it was founded in Wildbad Kreuth to give the 16 German states a say in European political matters. Members of the EMK are ministers, senators and state secretaries from the German states. The interaction of these institutions provides an important insight into the challenges and opportunities that the European community offers today. Baden-Württemberg highlights this to better understand the relevance and dynamics of this body.