Award ceremony 2019 of the Friedrich-August-von-Hayek-Stiftung

June 30, 2019 in the historic merchants' hall in Freiburg

The 2019 award ceremony took place on June 30 in the historic merchants' hall in Freiburg. Margrethe Vestager received the International Prize of the the Friedrich-August-von-Hayek-Stiftung, while Wolfgang Clement received the Publishing Prize of the Friedrich-August-von-Hayek-Stiftung.

Amidst discussions about the digital economy and the role of the state in the market economy, the significance of Hayek's ideas on individual freedom and competition were particularly emphasized during the award ceremony.

Award recipients 2019

For contributions to freedom and the market economy

In honor of outstanding contributions to the spirit of freedom, the Friedrich-August-von-Hayek-Stiftung proudly presents the following awards to its 2019 award recipients:

International Prize:
Margrethe Vestager

Publishing Prize:
Wolfgang Clement