Educational institutions - The Federal President takes foreign diplomats on a tour of Lusatia.
Dietmar Woidke, Minister President of Brandenburg (SPD), views the Lusatia region as a highly dynamic area in Germany. This region has managed to balance economic growth with environmental protection, ensuring that it remains a central location for energy and industry even post-brown coal.
Beginning their visit, Steinmeier and his diplomatic party stopped by the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU). At this institution, they were given a tour of a research lab featuring a 3D printer and virtual reality glasses (VR). Afterward, a lunch was organized at Branitz Park in Cottbus. The day also included a boat trip through the Spreewald in Lubbenau, and later, Minister Woidke was scheduled to host a reception at Schloss Lubbenau in the evening.
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- Dietmar Woidke emphasizes the importance of the coal phase-out in Lusatia, highlighting the region's transition towards renewable energy sources and cycling infrastructure.
- The change in Lusatia's energy landscape is significant, with universities like BTU playing a crucial role in research and development of clean technologies.
- The international diplomats expressed their admiration for Germany's approach to the coal phase-out, particularly in regions like Lusatia which rely on brown coal.
- South Brandenburg's lakes serve as a popular destination for tourists, offering opportunities for both recreation and education on environmental conservation.
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier, as the Federal President, championed Germany's commitment to sustainable energy and climate change policies during his visit to the Lusatia region.
- The SPD, alongside other political parties, supports the coal phase-out in Germany, working towards a comprehensive energy transition that ensures economic growth and environmental protection.
- The Lusatia region's ability to balance economic growth with environmental protection can serve as an example for other nations undergoing similar energy transitions.
- As the visit to Lusatia comes to a close, Dietmar Woidke and Frank-Walter Steinmeier emphasize the importance of continued diplomacy and international cooperation on issues of climate change and renewable energy.