The 2025 winners of the Global Economy Prize have been announced by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, in collaboration with the City of Kiel and the Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

The prestigious award, which aims to inspire solutions to global economic challenges, will be presented in the categories of politics, business, and economics. This year's honorees under the theme 'Courage for Change' include Gabrielius Landsbergis for politics, Hélène Huby for business, and Prof. Dr. Monika Schnitzer for economics. 

In the politics category, Gabrielius Landsbergis, the Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, is lauded for his far-sighted foreign policy strategies, particularly regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Landsbergis' proactive approach and insightful analysis have helped position Lithuania as a respected voice within NATO. 

Hélène Huby, Co-Founder and CEO of The Exploration Company in Munich, has been recognized in the business category for her expertise in the aviation industry and her entrepreneurial spirit in democratizing space exploration through European solutions. Huby's pioneering efforts in developing sustainable and affordable transportation to space stations and the moon have set her apart as a leader in the European space industry. 

Professor Dr. Monika Schnitzer, Chairwoman of the German Council of Economic Experts and a Professor at LMU Munich, has been honored in the economics category for her groundbreaking work in empirical microeconomics. Schnitzer's innovative research methods and ability to translate complex economic concepts into practical policy recommendations have earned her acclaim as an exceptional policy advisor. Her talent for communicating economic theories in an accessible manner has also made her a highly regarded educator among students. 

The winners will be presented with the Global Economy Prize at an award ceremony during Kiel Week on June 23, 2025, in Kiel. The selection process for the award involved proposals from the IfW Kiel network, with final nominees chosen by a jury comprising prominent figures from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, the City of Kiel, and the Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Industry and Commerce. 

Through their outstanding contributions to their respective fields, Landsbergis, Huby, and Schnitzer have demonstrated exemplary leadership in their fields, and a commitment to fostering positive change in a global economic landscape.

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