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Neuss City Officially Applies to Host the 2026 Federal Garden Exhibition to the Ministry of Environment, Agriculture, Nature, and Consumer Protection

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The city of Neuss has applied to host the 2026 North Rhine-Westphalia State Garden Show, with a former racetrack serving as the proposed location for the new citizen's park and the event. This ambitious project has garnered broad support from politics and society in the city.

Mayor Reiner Breuer, accompanied by Jörg Geerlings, the Neuss state parliamentarian, delivered the application brochure to Minister Ursula Heinen-Esser. To keep updates on this exciting development, consider subscribing to the free newsletter that provides in-depth information about social developments, culinary arts, art, and culture in Neuss.

A support association is currently being founded for the event, and if the bid is awarded to Neuss, a company named "LAGA 2026 Neuss GmbH" will be founded within six weeks to execute the show. An independent evaluation committee will be constituted at the state level next week to review the applications.

The committee is expected to issue a recommendation to the state government by the end of the year. While there are no current official updates on the application status, the most reliable sources for the latest information are the official NRW government or Ministry websites related to Landesgartenschau, the City of Neuss official website or press releases, and local news outlets covering NRW cultural and municipal events.

For those interested, the application documents for Neuss's bid can be accessed here. If you wish, I can help formulate how to search for this information effectively or suggest official contacts to inquire. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development in Neuss!

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Lastly, a new support association is being founded for the event. If you wish to contribute or learn more, consider reaching out to the association as the project progresses.

  1. The application to host the 2026 North Rhine-Westphalia State Garden Show in Neuss has gained support from various sectors, including politics and the general public, with a focus on environmental-science and social developments.
  2. For those interested in staying informed about the progress of the bid and the upcoming citizens' park, subscribing to the Neuss newsletter could be a valuable resource, as it provides updates on a variety of topics, including arts, culture, and local news.

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