summer tour - Schleswig meets Tschentscher and Kretschmer on summer tour
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Minister President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) embarks on her traditional Summer Tour. The range of appointments extends until August 8th. Starting with the partial reopening of the German Maritime Museum in Stralsund on this Wednesday, followed by a visit to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Landpute GmbH, and culminating in the opening of the Hanse Sail on August 8, the last day of her journey.
Ship propellers and wind turbines at sea
A focus is on economy and exports. On July 25th, there is a visit scheduled to Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH in Waren, where she will open the export evening of the state government. "Our most important task is still to strengthen the economic power of the state, so that good jobs with fair wages are created and secured," said Schwesig.
Important are the opportunities of renewable energies. On July 22nd, an excursion to the Arcadis Ost I wind farm, which is expected to be connected to the grid by December 2023, is planned. The same day, the "AufWindDay" citizens' festival is scheduled at the National Park Center Königsstuhl on Rügen. "It is important to us that the citizens are involved in the expansion of renewable energies," said Schwesig about this.
At the beginning of the week, Federal Economic Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) handed over funding decisions in the three-digit million range for four projects for green hydrogen in MV in Berlin. Large amounts of electricity from renewable energies are required for production.
Agreements with Saxony
During her summer journey, Schwesig also intends to meet with heads of government of other federal states. In Ludwigslust, the 6th Ludwigsluster Talks on the development of the Hamburg Metropolitan Region are planned for this Wednesday, and Hamburg's Mayor Peter Tschentscher (SPD) will also participate.
On August 1st, Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) comes to MV. In Rostock, they plan to sign an intentional declaration on the establishment of an Institute for High Energy Density Physics between the University of Rostock and the Helmholtz Center Dresden-Rossendorf. An agreement is also to be concluded in the tourism sector.
- Manuela Schwesig, the Minister President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, mentioned the need for strong economic power to create and secure good jobs with fair wages, highlighting the importance of export companies like Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH.
- In preparation for her summer tour, Schwesig will visit the Arcadis Ost I wind farm, an anticipated project expected to be connected to the grid by December 2023, emphasizing the significance of citizen involvement in renewable energy expansion.
- Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, will play host to the Hanse Sail on August 8, marking the conclusion of Schwesig's traditional summer tour that includes visits to key locations such as the partial reopening of the German Maritime Museum in Stralsund.
- Following the successful funding decisions for green hydrogen projects in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Schwesig will meet with heads of government from other federal states like Saxony, as Michael Kretschmer (CDU) is scheduled to join her in Rostock.
- A day dedicated to discussions on the development of the Hamburg Metropolitan Region, the 6th Ludwigsluster Talks, will gather Schwesig, Peter Tschentscher, and representatives from other federal states in Ludwigslust, acknowledging the interconnectedness of economic growth and regional development.
- The German Sea Museum in Stralsund, a popular attraction for tourists and history enthusiasts, welcomes the partial reopening as part of Schwesig's summer tour, underscoring the significance of the Baltic Sea and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's rich maritime heritage.
