Saxony takes over chairmanship of the Conference of Culture Ministers

Saxon Culture Minister Barbara Klepsch (CDU) is this year's President of the Conference of Culture Ministers of the Federal States. Her term of office will focus on cultural heritage and cultural tourism, as the ministry announced in Dresden. The first meeting under Klepsch's leadership is to take place on March 26.

Klepsch: Germany in demand as a cultural destination in Europe

"Art and culture are part of a vacation for more than half of tourists. Germany is one of the top cultural destinations in Europe," said the minister. Guests appreciate historical sights, museums and exhibitions, festivals, theater and much more. "Cultural tourism is a trademark of Germany as a travel destination."

Conference of Culture Ministers meets in spring and fall

The Conference of Culture Ministers deals with cultural policy issues that are of supra-regional importance. The aim is to form a common opinion and will, it said. The conference also represents common concerns to the federal government. The consultations take place twice a year in a spring and fall meeting.