AfD city boss sues Greens: dispute over Facebook likes escalates!

AfD city boss sues Greens: dispute over Facebook likes escalates!

Things are boiling in Brandenburg an der Havel: AfD city boss Michel Albrecht has sued the Green Party Robert Schönnagel! What's behind it? Albrecht reacted to a Facebook post that was critical of the so-called “climate stickers” of the last generation and liked it. Schönnagel's comment under Albrecht's Like led to the lawsuit, which is now causing legal waves. “Can city councilors be prosecuted for such statements?” is one of the central questions that the court must now clarify. A verdict is already in prospect, and if there is an appeal, the Higher Regional Court could process the matter further. In politics, humorous and serious at the same time - a balancing act that remains incomprehensible for some. [maz-online.de].

While politics is in a tug-of-war, there are also insights into the region's health care system. The child and adolescent psychiatry department at the Asklepios Specialist Hospital in Brandenburg has launched a new pilot project. From now on, young patients can receive ward-equivalent treatment at home in their usual surroundings. The goal? Avoid hospital stays and integrate therapy directly into everyday life. This is intended to enable the therapists to get to know the patients better so that the treatment can be made even more sustainable.

Renewable energies on the rise

Another highlight of the region is the completion of a new solar park on the northern edge of Treuenbrietzen. After five years of preparatory work and an assembly process that took a full six months, an impressive 14,000 solar modules are now available. This step is not only a step forward in the renewable energy supply of the city center, but also an important signal in the debate about climate protection. The electricity generated is already planned to be fed in in July. There are also discussions about further projects in Niebel, Feldheim and Rietz. [maz-online.de]. Developments summarized.

The discourse about climate protection is also hotly debated in the media. One aspect of the current debate concerns the “climate gluers” of the last generation, who are drawing attention to themselves with sometimes controversial actions. Critics draw comparisons to the AfD, which, according to taz.de, is also perceived as acting against the state. This connection reflects a deeper uncertainty among the population: While 69 percent of Germans support the energy transition, opinions differ on the distribution of costs and benefits. This shows that despite strong support for renewable energy, there are also concerns and questions about equity. The Bertelsmann Foundation emphasizes that many people are concerned about social cohesion and that climate protection can only work in harmony with social justice.

Public transport in transition

The current traffic situation doesn't make it any easier for many commuters: The RE7 route between Borkheide and Potsdam-Griebnitzsee has been closed since Friday. A replacement service has been set up that will extend journey times by up to 70 minutes. The full lockdown will be in place until August 22nd, followed by a unilateral lockdown until September 19th. This causes significant stress for those affected as they try to find alternative transportation options. The city and transport companies have a duty to develop solutions for this.