Record number of registrations for the junior election for the state parliamentary elections in Thuringia

Simulation in schools - Record number of registrations for the junior election for the state parliamentary elections in Thuringia

In the application phase for the Schulproject "Junior election for the Landtag election 2024" in Thuringia, there is a record number of registrations. According to the Thuringian Ministry for Education, Youth and Sport, 207 general and vocational schools have already submitted their project registration.

Approximately 25,000 students and studenteses will simulate the Landtag elections at their schools beforehand. The number of participating schools has already far surpassed previous elections. In 2019, 172 schools took part, while in 2014 there were only 70.

Thuringia's Education Minister Helmut Holter (Die Linke) is pleased with the development: "The great response from schools to participate in the Junior election for the Landtag election 2024 and also already for the European election 2024 is an expression of cross-school democratic engagement throughout the entire Free State".

The results of the Junior election will be published on the evening of the 1st of September 2024. The nationwide project has been organized by the Kumulus e.V. (Berlin) since 1999 and has already reached over 5.6 million youths.

1. This record participation in the application phase for the "Junior election for the Landtag election 2024" in Sport-loving Thuringia showcases the region's keen interest in political Education.
2. The simulations during the Elections for the Thuringian Landtag will involve students from various Erfurt and Thuringia schools, demonstrating the significance of Politics in their lives.
3. The success of the school project, with registrations exceeding the previous elections during the Application phase, is a testament to the Youth's engagement in democratic processes across the state.
4. The Senior politicians in Politics might find it beneficial to observe the Simulation phase in Thuringian schools, as it provides a potential Application of practical lessons in governing.
5. The upcoming 2024 State election in Thuringia is not just another Elections event but also a significant opportunity for Education and Youth to partake in the democratic process, strengthening their role in shaping the future of their State.

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