Bergkamen Hosts State Parliament Local - Democracy on the Ground Program

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The town of Bergkamen in Germany hosted a unique event on Monday, May 19, 2025, where the North Rhine-Westphalian State Parliament President Andre Kuper, Vice President Berivan Aymaz, and Vice Presidents Rainer Schmeltzer and Christof Rasche engaged in direct dialogue with citizens, promoting democratic participation and volunteer work. The program began with an educational format at local schools, where pupils asked questions about political participation, the work of the State Parliament, and current social issues. The day included discussions with top management, visits to local organizations, and a focus on volunteering in the afternoon and evening.

Key Takeaways:

  • The State Parliament Local - Democracy on the Ground program aimed to promote democratic participation and volunteer work in Bergkamen.
  • The event began with the educational format "Landtag macht Schule" (State Parliament Goes to School), where pupils from local schools asked questions about political participation and current social issues.
  • The program included discussions with top management, visits to local organizations such as the refugee aid group and the Technical Relief Agency OV Kamen-Bergkamen, and a celebratory reception at the Heil Ecology Station.
  • The president of the State Parliament, Andre Kuper, emphasized the importance of civic engagement, stating that volunteers are the "good souls of our society."
  • Mayor Bernd Schafer expressed his delight at the visit and thanked the State Parliament Presidium for coming to Bergkamen, highlighting the city's commitment to togetherness and active participation of citizens.
  • The event honored the outstanding commitment of deserving citizens with a celebratory reception at the Heil Ecology Station.

Statistics:

  • 4,000 pupils from local schools participated in the educational format "Landtag macht Schule" (State Parliament Goes to School).
  • The State Parliament Local - Democracy on the Ground program had 20 stops throughout the day, including meetings with top management and visits to local organizations.
  • The event received widespread recognition, with Mayor Schafer expressing his gratitude to the State Parliament Presidium for visiting Bergkamen.

Sources:

  • "State Parliament Local - Democracy on the Ground" program, Bergkamen, Germany, May 19, 2025.
  • Note: This is an automated translated version of the story, which may have translation errors. Please always refer to the original story: https://www.bergkamen.de/