The European Prize for Political Culture (German: Europapreis für politische Kultur) is endowed with 50,000 euros and is awarded by the Swiss Hans Ringier Foundation in Ascona.[1] Foundation President is Frank A. Meyer.[2] The award ceremony has been part of the traditional "Dîner Républicain" by Frank A. Meyer in the Hotel Castello del Sole in Ascona.[3] The "Dîner Républicain" has been taking place for over 40 years on the occasion of the Locarno International Film Festival.[4]