Turn of the year - President of the state parliament calls for togetherness instead of division
State Parliament President Birgit Pommer has spoken out in favor of approaching each other more closely in view of the 2024 election year. "What we need now, also with a view to the elections next year, is an approach that brings us together and does not distance us from each other. Our democracy is the best foundation for this," said Pommer in her Christmas speech, according to the speech transcript. MDR will broadcast the speech on the Saturday evening before Christmas Eve following the Thüringen Journal.
Pommer called for people in war zones to also be remembered. "To those for whom a siren may even wail at Christmas and they have to go to a shelter. For whom loud bangs are not New Year's Eve fireworks, but bombs, and loud crying won't stop because their loved ones are still hostages."
Life hasn't gotten any easier in Thuringia either. Worries have become part of everyday life because it is difficult to keep up with the rapid developments, says Pommer. "Anger and hatred are growing in some people - emotions that don't lead to anything good."
Local elections in Thuringia are scheduled for May 26, 2024, elections to the European Parliament are scheduled for June 9 and on September 1, the people of Thuringia will elect a new state parliament.
State parliament on the Christmas address
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- Despite the challenges in Thuringia, Pommer advocated for upholding democracy during the election year, stating, "Our democracy is the best foundation for an approach that brings us together and does not distance us from each other."
- As the turn of the year approaches, Pommer didn't forget to extend her thoughts to those in war zones, hoping for peace even at "saint's eve," when "a siren may even wail" and people have to seek shelter.
- In light of the upcoming election year, the State parliament is scheduled to hold several significant votes, including local elections in Thuringia on May 26, 2024, elections to the European Parliament on June 9, and elections for a new state parliament on September 1, as per MDR's broadcast.
- Pommer echoed her concerns related to the election year in her Christmas address, which will be broadcast by MDR a day before Christmas Eve, calling for unity and opposing the rise of anger and hatred that have become common feelings in many people's lives.
Source: www.stern.de
