The Karlspreis (; ; full name originally Internationaler Karlspreis der Stadt Aachen, International Charlemagne Prize of the City of Aachen, since 1988 Internationaler Karlspreis zu Aachen, International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen)'s one of the most prestigious European prizes. It's been awarded once a year since 1950 by the German city of Aachen to people who contributed to the ideals upon which it's been founded. It commemorates Charlemagne, ruler of the Frankish Empire and founder of what b… (More on Karlspreis)