Reading of the Prize Winners 2025

In terms of content, the authors write about very personal situations and relationships, from questions of social and emotional integration to family histories and everyday observations, to issues of the global situation, politics, the climate, and social or economic injustice. In addition to clear and precise descriptions of reality, mystical, powerful, eerie and apocalyptic scenarios are also created. The texts deal with love, queer identity and the longing for closeness – without being able to allow it. They describe experiences of transgender people, family memories, forms and realities of motherhood, family alcoholism and domestic violence.

Around half of the works are lyrical in nature, ranging from long poems to experimental and visual forms of poetry. The prose section includes short stories, miniatures, collections of stories and excerpts from novels. Some texts are multilingual. The selection showcases a young generation of writers who have already mastered their craft in an impressive way.