Information in English
Welcome to the English site of the German Publishers and Booksellers Association. Here you will find all the relevant information for non-German-speakers in English. For further information and questions please refer to the contact below.
About us
Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels (the German Publishers and Booksellers Association) represents the interests of Germany's book industry in the political and public spheres. It was founded in Leipzig in 1825 and currently has roughly 4,500 members, which include booksellers, publishers, wholesalers and other media companies. As both a trade association and a cultural organisation, the Börsenverein works to promote books and reading whilst also fostering fair copyright laws and the preservation of Germany's policy of fixed book prices. It also seeks to promote cultural diversity and uphold the right to freedom of expression.
Become an international member
More and more business is done regardless of borders. Thus, Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels offers a form of membership for companies from outside Germany. As an international member, many benefits are available such as networking with your German colleagues, getting free advice on legal issues specific to the industry or the right to participate at the General Assembly. International members must fulfil specific criteria, for example the sector they operate in. A full list of the benefits and conditions as well as further information can be found here. For questions you can contact mitgliederservice@boev.de.
CONTENTshift accelerator
The department of innovation organized the CONTENTshift accelerator once a year from 2016-2024.
The accelerator is an international funding programme geared towards startups active in the content industry.
Innovation is an important topic for the book industry. The Börsenverein is therefore continuously working on finding new ways to promote innovation. In recent years, the CONTENTshift accelerator has brought many startups together with the industry and promoted innovative business ideas.
During a creative break in 2025, we will take stock together and look at new developments on the market for future planning. We will keep you up to date on our CONTENTshift channels.
For more information on the CONTENTshift accelerator you can check our website or contact us at contentshift@boev.de.