71 Emmendingen students win honours at 2026 European competition

Seventy-one students from the Emmendingen district received honours at the 2026 European Student Competition. The event celebrated creative projects under the theme 'Your Europe: Rights, Respect—Reality?!'. Winners came from six towns across the region, including Denzlingen, Emmendingen, and Teningen. A total of 196 pupils from 11 schools in the district took part in the contest. They tackled themes like human rights, equality, democracy, and social cohesion through art, writing, and other projects.

Rheinauen Primary School in Sasbach led with 21 awards. Close behind, Malterdingen Primary School secured 18 distinctions. Overall, students from Emmendingen won 49 local prizes and 22 regional awards. No national prizes were awarded this year.

The awards ceremony took place at Europa-Park, shared with the Ortenau district. District Administrator Hanno Hurth commended the participants’ dedication. He highlighted how their work could shape Europe’s future. The competition showcased the talents of young people from the Emmendingen area. Their projects addressed key social issues and earned widespread recognition. The ceremony marked the end of a successful year for the district’s schools.