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New chairman of the Siebenpfeiffer Foundation: District Administrator Frank John elected!
On July 9, 2025, Frank John was unanimously elected as the new chairman of the Siebenpfeiffer Foundation, after Dr. Theophile Gallo.
New chairman of the Siebenpfeiffer Foundation: District Administrator Frank John elected!
In a ceremonial setting, the board of directors... Siebenpfeiffer Foundation District Administrator Frank John was unanimously elected as its new chairman. He succeeds Dr. Theophil Gallo, who led the foundation with great commitment for over ten years. Gallo was given a fitting farewell at the meeting and received not only gifts but also warm words for his tireless commitment to democracy.
The Siebenpfeiffer Foundation was founded on December 5, 1988 and has set itself the task of honoring people who stand up for a democratic society in their region. In addition to the sponsors, which include the Saarpfalz district and the cities of Homburg and Zweibrücken, numerous state associations and districts in the German Journalists Association are also involved in this important foundation. In his farewell address, Gallo highlighted the challenges that currently threaten democratic values and praised the Hambach Society for its perseverance against attempts by right-wing groups to usurp the traditions of the Hambach Festival.
Important initiatives of the foundation
The foundation is not only a place of remembrance, but also a platform for academic colloquia and publications that serve to collect contemporary evidence of democracy. The Siebenpfeiffer Prize of 10,000 euros, awarded every two to three years, honors exceptional contributions to democratic culture and is overseen by a board of trustees that includes renowned scientists. Managing Director Martin Baus M.A. is the contact person for all foundation matters and ensures that the organizational principles are transparent.
The federal government has recognized how important it is to examine Germany's history of democracy. The new foundation to promote places of German democratic history the federal commitment will support all kinds of projects on authentic places of remembrance in Germany from 2024. An example of such a central location is Hambach Castle, which is often viewed as the cradle of German democracy.
In order to increase the visibility of smaller, important places in the history of democracy, the foundation will also develop digital offerings. This happens while many people are often unaware of the importance of these places. The deadline for funding applications is July 14, 2025, giving interested initiatives an excellent opportunity to propose their projects.
Overall, the new era of the Siebenpfeiffer Foundation under Frank John will certainly provide new impetus to increase awareness of democracy and democratic values - a concern that will be carried forward through the foundation's various activities and initiatives.