#BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 17Decree on the New Version of the Guidelines for the Award of the PRO MUSICA Plaque
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This decree, issued by the German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media on 11 January 2026 and published on 23 January 2026 in the Federal Law Gazette (BGBl. 2026 I No. 17), establishes a revised version of the official guidelines governing the award of the PRO MUSICA Plaque. The PRO MUSICA Plaque is a state decoration awarded to amateur music ensembles in Germany that have maintained continuous existence and artistic activity for at least 100 years. The regulation updates the procedural rules, eligibility criteria, and administrative processes for nominating and awarding this cultural honor. It falls under the category of official symbols, awards, and commemorative days. The document itself is primarily procedural and does not introduce new criminal, fiscal, or regulatory obligations on the general public.
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Key Changes
- Official re-issuance of updated guidelines for the PRO MUSICA Plaque effective from 11 January 2026
- Publication in Federal Law Gazette BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 17 on 23 January 2026
- Revision of procedural rules and eligibility criteria for awarding the 100-year amateur music ensemble honor
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