Political neutrality in volunteering: concerns about king and treasurer

Political neutrality in volunteering: concerns about king and treasurer

In the small community Halbe, a heated discussion about the political neutrality of the new children's and youth representative Sven-Eric König is currently being held. König, who was elected by the municipal council in June, is not only a captain, but also a youth officer of the Bundeswehr. Some members of the Bürgerwillen and Nature Park (BBN) say whether it can do justice to the task, since the principles of neutrality in youth policy are increasingly becoming the focus. The Federal Medical Association indicates that terms such as "neutrality command" and "neutrality obligation" are now often used in child and youth work, which can lead to confusion.

A focus of King's work will be to build a network for young people and the establishment of a youth club. This initiative could be particularly important to gain the trust of the young people and to actively involve them in the community. But how much influence its military career has on this role remains to be seen.

Legal dispute over the treasurer

In Bestensee, the treasurer's dismissal is in the room. The treasurer was convicted of falsification of documents, but the judgment is not yet final. Therefore, in an unscheduled meeting on July 16, his future will be decided. Experts believe that a return as a treasurer could be difficult for Ludwig in the face of the circumstances. The market town already discusses possible successors and is excited about the decision.

technical difficulties on BER

Another topic that the region concerns is the incidents at Berlin-Brandenburg (BER) Airport. There had to reverse two flights for birds. An easyjet machine was able to get away lightly, while an Lufthansa machine was able to prevent a collision. The modern bird radar, which went into operation last year, is a central technology for security. Nevertheless, access to the radar for air traffic control in the tower is currently a dispute, as can be seen from the ongoing discussions between airport operators and the air traffic control.

A look at the story

In Märkisch Buchholz, the remains of a British bomber were recently discovered that crashed during the Second World War. A Berlin hobby researcher, Roger Blum, is now trying to clarify the circumstances of this crash. The search for the story behind the ruins shows that even after many decades the memories of the past are still alive.

In the municipality of Prieros there is gratifying news: The daycare center "Spatzennest" was opened three months earlier than planned after attachments and conversions and now offers space for up to 134 children. The modern premises are a positive signal at a time when many municipalities, such as Heidesee, invest, even though the number of children in other areas decrease. The expansion of the daycare center shows that a good hand is proven to meet the needs of the youngest.

Overall, there are many topics in the region that deal with the residents, from political neutrality to developments in education. It remains exciting how the individual stories and initiatives will develop.