Steinmeier in Neuruppin: A personal exchange with the citizens!

Steinmeier in Neuruppin: A personal exchange with the citizens!

In a remarkable initiative, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier campaigned for personal exchange in Neuruppin (Ostprignitz-Ruppin district) from July 1 to 3, 2025. His visit pursued a clear goal: he does not want to keep a big speeches, but come in direct contact with the citizens, such as Tagpiegel reported.

The program includes a variety of activities, including a dragon boat driving on Lake Ruppin and an open-air reading with the Fontane Literature award winner Lisa Kränzler. In addition, Steinmeier will visit the gallery for contemporary art "Kunstraum Neuruppin" and take a look behind the scenes at AutomationSysteme Leske GmbH. Another important point of his trip is a discussion in the "Multi -Generation House in the Krümelkiste" about developments in Neuruppin and a technical discussion in the district court on domestic violence, such as MOZ supplemented.

personal encounters and appreciation

Steinmeier is greeted by the citizens when he arrived in Neuruppin. Especially in the memory there is an encounter with an older lady who gives him a sympathetic smile. The atmosphere is relaxed, and during a visit to the marketplace there is time for a bratwurst and warm conversations. Even with a tourist, Steinmeier congratulates jovially on the choice of Neuruppin as a holiday destination.

His official residence is moved to the "Up Hus" hotel for the duration of his stay. This measure should promote exchange with the residents and insights into local topics. Steinmeier himself described his “local time” as an important initiative to revive the conversation that suffered during pandemic.

part of "local time Germany"

Neuruppin is the 16th station of Steinmeier's project "Local time Germany", which aims to promote dialogue with the citizens. The series was launched shortly before the end of the Corona Lockdown. Previously, Steinmeier stopped in cities such as Stadtallendorf, Nordhorn and Weiden. These visits are not only political in nature, but also aim at strengthening the community and understanding for regional concerns, such as the Hessenschau notes.

his visit ends on July 3 with a ceremonial award ceremony in the Kulturkirche, causing Steinmeier to express the appreciation for volunteering in Neuruppin. It is to be hoped that such initiatives will bring not only politics, but also the hearts of people in the future.