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Student from MV secures national victory in "Youth Debates" competition

The jury Finds Mathilda Kirschnick from Neubrandenburg's debating style "confident and precise," leading her to exit ahead of other contestants in the national "Jugend debattiert" contest.

A microphone and a glass of water stand on a lectern in front of the "Youth debates with top...
A microphone and a glass of water stand on a lectern in front of the "Youth debates with top candidates" event.

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A 15-year-old student at Albert-Einstein-Gymnasium in Neubrandenburg triumphs in the "Northern region" of the "Jugend debattiert" Bundesfinale, impressing all with her persuasive and bold arguments. Defeating her peers from classes 8 to 10 in the final showdown in Berlin, she earned the admiration of the event's organizers. In the previous round, Mathilda ranked second in the MV state competition. The hot topic for the Bundesfinale filled with excitement - "Distribution of DFB success prizes at the same level for the men's and women's national teams" - mirrored the upcoming European Football Championship in Germany.

Education Minister Simone Oldenburg (Left) expresses her pride in Mathilda's accomplishment, stating, "We're incredibly delighted with Mathilda's performance. It's an honor to witness such skill and determination." Highlighting the importance of "Jugend debattiert," she adds, "This initiative has been transformative in classrooms, encouraging students from grade 5 onwards to critically engage with politics, enhance their language skills and foster a more vibrant discussion culture within society. Mathilda has shown incredible mastery of these skills."

Following Mathilda's success, Benjamin Greipl from North Rhine-Westphalia emerged as the winner in the older age group, classes 10 to 13. Hosted by the sponsoring organization, this debate competition has been a staple across the country, with the traditional MV state final taking place in the plenary hall of the Landtag in Schwerin.

"Jugend debattiert," created by the Federal President and sitting under his patronage, is a program dedicated to elevating students' language, political, and personal education through spirited debate. It is an invaluable asset to their development.

Press release from the organizers.

Read also:

  1. Mathilda's victory in the "Northern region" of the "Jugend debattiert" Bundesfinale took place during the weekend, with the final showdown happening in Berlin.
  2. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has a rich history of participation in the "Jugend debattiert" competition, with the traditional state final taking place in the plenary hall of the Landtag in Schwerin.
  3. The European Football Championship, set to take place in Germany, inspired the debate topic for the Bundesfinale, as organizers discussed the distribution of DFB success prizes at the same level for the men's and women's national teams.
  4. As part of her prize, Mathilda was invited to attend a Youth final event for the European Football Championship in Berlin, connecting her success in the "Jugend debattiert" competition with the sport she loves.

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