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 difficulties and experiences with everyday racism—her family originates from Syria. “I show that you don’t have to be perfect to be successful,” Mondy said after winning the title.
“It Needs New Role Models Who Look Different”
Büsra Sayed, an entrepreneur from Georgsmarienhütte in Lower Saxony, was among the finalists. Sayed shared her experiences with discrimination, recounting 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 representation.
Sayed and Amina Ben Bouzid from Wiesbaden (Hesse) were the first two candidates to reach the final round of the Miss Germany competition while wearing a hijab.
Miss Germany: Nine Women in the Final
Nine finalists competed for the title on Saturday. The top three included Rose Mondy, Anne Bäumler, a 36-year-old manager from Assenheim, Hesse, and Amelie Reigl, a 31-year-old 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 Lower Saxony.
Who else was in the top three?
Anne Bäumler and Amelie Reigl were also in the top three.
As Miss Germany represents a platform for visibility and influence, how might this year’s outcome impact perceptions of beauty and representation within Germany?
