Rose Mondy, 26, from Herne (North Rhine-Westphalia), has been crowned Miss Germany 2026. Mondy is active on the online platform “Twitch,” where she streams video games and discusses her speech problems and experiences with everyday racism—her family originates from Syria. “I indicate that you don’t have to be perfect to be successful,” Mondy said after winning the title.
“Es braucht neue Vorbilder, die anders aussehen” (“We Need Novel Role Models Who Seem Different”)
Büsra Sayed, an entrepreneur from Georgsmarienhütte in Lower Saxony, was a finalist in the competition. Sayed, who wears a hijab, has spoken about experiencing discrimination, recalling an instance where a teacher called her “Bruschetta” in front of the class. She stated she entered the competition to demonstrate that a German woman can look like her and to advocate for more diverse role models.
Sayed founded a fashion label aimed at increasing the visibility of women who wear hijabs. Amina Ben Bouzid from Wiesbaden (Hesse) was the other finalist who wore a hijab, marking the first time two candidates with hijabs reached the final stage of the competition.
Miss Germany: Neun Frauen im Finale (“Miss Germany: Nine Women in the Final”)
Nine finalists competed for the title on Saturday. The top three included Rose Mondy, Anne Bäumler, 36, a manager from Assenheim, Hesse, and Amelie Reigl, 31, a biologist from Würzburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Miss Germany 2026?
Rose Mondy from Herne (North Rhine-Westphalia) won Miss Germany 2026.
Where is Büsra Sayed from?
Büsra Sayed is from Georgsmarienhütte in the Landkreis Osnabrück region of Lower Saxony.
Who else reached the final three?
Anne Bäumler, 36, from Assenheim, Hesse, and Amelie Reigl, 31, a biologist from Würzburg, were the other two finalists in the top three.
As Rose Mondy begins her reign, what impact will her platform have on perceptions of beauty and success in Germany?
