Prime Minister - Wüst: Standing up for democracy in times of crisis
North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister President Hendrik Wüst is calling on citizens to do more to protect democracy. This includes exercising their right to vote and sending a clear signal against populists. "I would therefore like people to mark June 9, 2024 in their calendars now," the CDU politician told the German Press Agency in Düsseldorf.
In the European elections, it is more important than ever that everyone flies the flag for democracy with their vote. "The European elections will be a yardstick for the strength of the internal constitution of our democracy," Wüst emphasized. "There is a lot at stake."
The increasing polarization of society worries him, said the NRW head of government. The election results in the Netherlands, with the victory of right-wing populist Geert Wilders, had shown what happens when democrats fail to find common solutions to key political issues. "Populists from the right and left are cleverly exploiting this: They promise simple solutions that, of course, don't actually exist," warned Wüst. "The power of populists arises from the inability of democrats to act." In contrast, all democratic parties in Germany must "forge an alliance of the center".
However, it is not just the parties that are important, but each individual. In times of crisis and uncertainty, society must stand together and stand up all the more for peace, freedom and democracy. "I would like many people in the country to reflect these days on what they value about democracy in our country and in Europe - despite all the challenges."
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- In the upcoming European election in 2024, German Democrat and North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister President Hendrik Wüst encourages citizens to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing its significance for defending democracy.
- Wüst, a CDU politician, views the European election as a critical test for the robustness of democracy's internal constitution and underlines the importance of standing firm against populist tendencies.
- The future of democracy in Europe and Germany, according to Wüst, hinges on forging a strong alliance of democratic parties and individual citizens who value peace, freedom, and democracy.
- During the time of crisis and uncertainty, as highlighted by the Dutch election results with Geert Wilders' victory, it becomes essential for citizens to reflect on the values of democracy in Europe and Germany.
- Wüst warns against the rising polarization of society, which provides an opportunity for right-wing and left-wing populists to promise simple solutions, often lacking in substance, to complex political issues.
- In a plea to citizens, Wüst encourages reflecting on the essence of democracy during the turn of the year, reaffirming its importance in the face of challenges and strengthening the defense of this fundamental value in Germany and Europe.
Source: www.stern.de
