Steinmeier in the dragon boat duel: Laughter over narrow defeat in Neuruppin!

Bundespräsident Steinmeier besuchte am 1. Juli 2025 Neuruppin. Highlight war ein Drachenboot-Duell mit Bürgermeister Ruhle.
Federal President Steinmeier visited Neuruppin on July 1, 2025. The highlight was a dragon boat duel with mayor Ruhle. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Steinmeier in the dragon boat duel: Laughter over narrow defeat in Neuruppin!

Neuruppin, Deutschland - Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier made his way to Neuruppin today and started an exciting three-day trip. The visit is part of the "Local State of Germany" series, which aims to get in direct contact with the citizens and to get to know their concerns and regional development. Steinmeier was in a good mood and was on the road in a competition full of energy.

A highlight of the program was a dragon boat duel on Lake Ruppin. However, Steinmeier and his team had to give up there and just lost against the boat of the mayor of Neuruppin Nico Ruhle (SPD). "As expected," Steinmeier commented on his defeat with a laughing face. Such sociable competitions are intended to relax with the people and create an informal atmosphere that promotes exchange, as [stern.de] (https://www.stern.de/sgesellschaft/regional/berlin-brandenburg/beuch-in-neuruppin-steinmeier-im-vollsprint-

program points and citizens' dialogue

In addition to the entertaining dragon boat duel, there are other important program items on the agenda. Steinmeier, for example, is planning a visit to the local canoe club and a citizens' dialogue in order to find out the concerns and perspectives of the Neuruppiner. This direct exchange is repeatedly emphasized as a central element of the "local time Germany", which serves to better understand the challenges and successes of the various regions of Germany, as Zeit.de

The importance of these visits should not be underestimated. They offer space for discussions on important topics such as the change in cities and regional strengths. Steinmeier uses a comprehensive program that focuses not only on the personal conversation, but also the perspective and opinions of the citizens.

future prospects and commitment

But a visit to Neuruppin is just one of many programs as part of the “local time Germany”. There are also similar visits in other cities, such as Delitzsch, in which Steinmeier deals with questions such as conscription and the challenges of change. The Federal Presidential Office Delitzsch praises for the new development of the city and the economic dynamics in the northern Leipzig area. As part of these visits, the exchange with committed citizens is also promoted for their commitment with the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic, as can be read on tag24.de

This type of political communication is extremely valuable, both for the citizens and politics themselves. Steinmeier not only stays in conversation, but also brings a breath of fresh air to the discussions and concerns of the regions that he visits

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