What actually happens when a city becomes the European Capital of Culture? 🏙️✨ Anna was in Chemnitz over the weekend to get a taste of the cultural programme that will be taking place there (and in the entire region!) in 2025. ‘I've never been to a European Capital of Culture before and was really curious to see what it would feel like – and what would be happening there.’ In Chemnitz, you can expect much more than just a city: the whole region lives and breathes culture! From exhibitions and i

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Chemnitz is stepping into the global spotlight as the European Capital of Culture 2025, where art, history, and community come together to create something truly special. ✨ In this exclusive interview, Dr. Thomas Steg (Head of External Relations, Volkswagen Group), Andrea Pier (Commercial Managing Director – Chemnitz European Capital of Culture 2025), Stefan Schmidtke (Managing Director of Program – Chemnitz European Capital of Culture 2025), and Gunnar Kilian (Member of the Board, Volkswagen Gr