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Christian Streich receives Memmingen Prize for Justice!
Christian Streich will be awarded the Memmingen Freedom Prize for his commitment to racism and for human rights in 2025.
Christian Streich receives Memmingen Prize for Justice!
On October 3, 2025, the Memmingen Freedom Award was awarded to Christian Streich, the long -time coach of SC Freiburg. The city, which proudly calls itself "city of freedom rights", therefore offered a worthy framework for this honor. The occasion was particularly symbolic because this year reminded of the "twelve articles" of 1525, which is the first documented demand for human rights. Streich received an award for his remarkable commitment to racism, discrimination and xenophobia, which is endowed with 15,000 euros.
In his speech, Mayor Jan Rothenbacher praised Streich's tireless commitment to justice and human dignity as well as his courageous stance against discrimination. The prize has been awarded at irregular intervals since 2005 and honors personalities who support human rights and democracy. Streich joins this list, which also includes the journalist Heribert Prantl, who was honored in 2022 Screen newspaper reported.
A solemn commemoration
The award ceremony formed the end of the festival year on the "twelve articles". Citizens from Memmingen presented the demands of these historical texts in a modern language and gave the values of freedom and equality a new voice. The event was accompanied by musical performances, including with pieces from Georg Friedrich Handel's "Messiah".
Claudia Roth, member of the Bundestag for the Green Party and laudator, highlighted Streich's remarkable commitment to society in her speech. She emphasized how the coach made the stadium a learning place for democracy. Roth also recalled Streich's clear positions on social issues and quoted his words from 2015: "We have all been refugees at some point." This perspective is part of his larger commitment to combating group-based misanthropy.
Christian Streich's impressive career
Christian Streich has had a remarkable career: born in 1965 in Weil am Rhein, he was not only active as a player for FC Homburg, the Stuttgart Kickers and SC Freiburg, but also spent three decades as a coach at SC Freiburg. In 1995 he started his coaching career and said goodbye to active game in the summer of 2024. His clear positions on political and social issues make him a strong voice in today's football world.
In conclusion, it can be said that the award with the Memmingen Freedom Award is not only an appreciation for prank, but also a sign of the importance of human rights and democracy in our society. Until October 19, 2025, the exhibition "Project Freiheit - Memmingen 1525" in Memmingen, which illuminates the historical meaning of the "twelve articles", is to be visited Daily show supplemented.