- The Commission has decided to grant the aid to the beneficiary of the aid.
After the death of Willi Lemke, Bremen mourns one of its great personalities. He shaped Bremen as Werder manager, but also as Senator for Education and the Interior, emphasized Bremen's head of government, Andreas Bovenschulte (SPD). "In all his political endeavors, he always sought to convey that both politics and economics can only benefit from sporting virtues like team spirit, determination, and conviction."
Willi Lemke served as Senator for Education and Science from 1999 to 2005, and then as Senator for the Interior and Sport until 2008. Subsequently, the then UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed him as Special Adviser for Sport in the service of peace and development for eight years. The long-time football manager of SV Werder died on Monday at the age of 77 following a brain hemorrhage, according to his family.
With the death of Willi Lemke, Bremen loses a long-standing promoter of sport, said Interior and Sports Senator Ulrich Maurer. "For him, engaging in sport together was not a luxury, but the simplest and best way to have an integrative effect." The inclusion of people with and without disabilities was a important concern for the committed social democrat, confirmed President of the Senate, Antje Grotheer (SPD). "Willi Lemke was a flagship for Bremen and one of the most prominent faces of our city."
Willi Lemke's passion for soccer was evident in his time as manager of SV Werder. Despite his political achievements, he often emphasized the importance of sporting virtues like team spirit, determination, and conviction, which he believed could benefit both politics and economics.
In tribute to Willi Lemke's dedication to promoting sports, the city of Bremen continues to host annual soccer tournaments for children with disabilities, reflecting his commitment to inclusivity in sports.
