The Saarland state government has released a positive assessment of the recent celebrations marking the Day of German Unity, held in Saarbrücken. Following the three-day event, which concluded Sunday, the state chancellery anticipates spending approximately 5.5 million euros from the originally allocated budget of 6.6 million euros. This underspending is attributed, in part, to sponsorship contributions totaling nearly half a million euros.
An estimated 400,000 visitors attended the public festival in Saarbrücken, engaging with over 600 artists across more than 20 stages and performance areas. Visitors exploring the festival grounds were presented with roughly 240 exhibitors spread across several miles, with the entire route potentially exceeding eight kilometers in length.
The formal commemoration on Friday saw the attendance of all representatives of the state’s constitutional bodies, alongside a notable guest appearance by French President Emmanuel Macron. As per tradition, the Day of German Unity celebrations rotate annually to the state currently holding the federal council presidency, with Bremen scheduled to host the event in 2026 based on population size.