Post by Kurt Höller

🎉 **A night to remember with lots of proud #Franconians at the Munich Residency! **🍾🥳 We celebrated 20 years of the Europäische Metropolregion Nürnberg with a grand state reception — honoring two decades of collaboration, innovation, and regional pride.🥳🍻🍾 State minister Joachim Herrmann, MdL and mayor Peter Reiß expressed heartfelt thanks to former mayors Ulrich Maly and Siegfried Balleis as well as founding director Christa Standecker whose dedication shaped the region and its way of collaboration across cities and districts from the very beginning. 🤩🥳 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺Mayor Marcus König and district executive Dr. Oliver Bär, LL.M. emphasized the importance of European visibility and funding — spotlighting the region’s applications for #WorldHeritage status in #AgriculturalCulture and recognition as a #European #Innovation #Valley. 🤞🌍🤞 Klaus L. Wübbenhorst and Markus Loetzsch showcased the region’s economic strength, welcoming global player representatives like Oliver Hartmann (Siemens) and Annette Ermert (adidas) who represent the powerhouse industries driving our future. 💼🤝 Ellen Schreiber Bjoern Eskofier Marco Wendel Dr. Rainer Seßner Petra Guttenberger Ingmar Schellhas Kurt Fuchs Alexander Kropp Prof. Dr. Clemens Bulitta Marion Grether