The European Chemical Society (EuChemS) congratulates Wolfram Koch on his election as President-Elect during the 2025 EuChemS General Assembly in Poznań, Poland. A distinguished chemist and long-time contributor to EuChemS and GDCh, Professor Koch brings decades of experience in theoretical chemistry and scientific leadership. He will officially assume the role of President on 1 January 2027, guiding EuChemS in its mission to strengthen collaboration and innovation across Europe’s chemical community.

The 2025 EuChemS General Assembly took place in Poznań, Poland, bringing together Member Societies, Executive Board members, and Professional Networks to discuss key developments. Wolfram Koch was elected President-Elect, and updates on ECC10 Congress were shared.

EuChemS announces the 2025 Awards celebrating excellence in European chemistry, including innovation, service, lectures, and historical landmarks. Nominations open 8 September 2025.

The 2024 EuChemS Historical Landmarks Award celebrates two sites of extraordinary scientific and cultural significance: Banská Štiavnica in Slovakia, cradle of modern chemical and metallurgical research, and the Maria Skłodowska-Curie Museum in Warsaw, dedicated to the legacy of the Nobel laureate.

EuChemS celebrates the achievements of Maria Cuartero, EuChemS Lecture Award 2024, and Marc Koper, EuChemS Gold Medal 2026.