New Hanseatic association founded in La Rochelle
La Rochelle is the only French city in the Union of Cities THE HANSA. In order to promote the Hanseatic heritage in France, advance the international cooperation with other cities, and facilitate encounters between young Europeans, the association HANSERA was recently established in La Rochelle.
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Merry Hanseatic Christmas!
Dear Hanseatic friends, At the end of this eventful year, we would like to pause for a moment and say thank you: thank you for your kind and trusting cooperation and for your commitment to the Union of Cities, which makes our Hanseatic community so special. We wish you a restful and enjoyable holiday season and all the best for a happy, healthy and hopefully more peaceful New Year!
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North German youthHansa ready to set sail
On 6 December, the final steps towards founding the North German Youth Hanseatic League were taken in Stade. Under the motto ‘Cast off for the first Hanseatic adventure’, committed young people met to celebrate the founding and set the course for the future. In spring 2026, the association will officially be established as an unregistered association.
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Rees officially admitted to the Rhenish Hansa
The city of Rees is now a member of the Rhenish Hansa. During a festive ceremony at the recent Wesel Hanseatic Festival, the oldest town in the Lower Rhine region was officially accepted into the regional Hansa. ‘This acceptance marks a further step in maintaining and strengthening historical and partnership ties between the Hanseatic cities,’ emphasised Rees Mayor Sebastian Hense during the ceremony.
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Youth meets business at "Walk and Talk" event in Neuss
On 29 October 2025, the Hanse-Gesellschaft Neuss e.V. (Hanseatic Society of Neuss) and the Neuss Vocational College invited 50 enthusiastic school pupils to a networking event. Under the motto ‘Walk and Talk – Youth Meets Business’, the participants met with several member companies of the Hanse-Gesellschaft Neuss e.V.
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