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Junge Union MV: Political prodigy Jenny Gundlach in focus!
Jenny Gundlach, 22, leads the Junge Union in MV. She is committed to education and medium-sized businesses and sees great potential in young people.
Junge Union MV: Political prodigy Jenny Gundlach in focus!
In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the Junge Union is on the move with a breath of fresh air. At the top, at 22, is the committed Jenny Gundlach. She leads the CDU youth organization in a federal state where flat political structures enable rapid advancement. Gundlach sees the youth as more politically active than ever before, and it shows. The young politician is pursuing a first clear goal: promoting jobs and strengthening medium-sized businesses.
Gundlach's decision to become politically active came during a student internship with CDU politician Philipp Amthor. Her criticism of education policy did not leave her indifferent; she wanted to change things. So she joined the Junge Union and, in a short space of time, made the leap from the Vorpommern-Greifswald district board to state chairwoman. To many this may seem breathtakingly fast, but in MV young people are not only trusted with such responsibility, it is actually expected. At the age of 20, she took over the chairmanship.
Political role model and clear views
Gundlach has Angela Merkel as a political role model, which is received differently in the CDU. Her admiration for the former chancellor is unmistakable - she values Merkel's balancing and strong influence in Europe. Nevertheless, despite this admiration, Gundlach remains true to her conservative compass. She makes this clear in her discussions with other parties, such as the AfD and the Left, which she sees as divided. Its goal is to motivate young people to get politically involved and to find solutions to complex challenges.
One of the key issues Gundlach plans to raise is education. She advocates a three-tier school system, consisting of a high school, a secondary school and a secondary school. This is the only way to promote individual strengths and offer every child the fair opportunity they deserve. In her political work, she sees the need to present clear and understandable solutions - especially for the younger generation.
A look into the future
Despite her impressive career and advancement within the Junge Union, Gundlach is not currently planning to run for the state elections in 2026. Perhaps the thought of her own professional development also plays a role, as she is currently completing a trainee program to become an insurance clerk after successfully completing her history studies.
At a time when polarization and digital media influence direct interaction, Gundlach sees enormous political potential in young people. “Social media is increasing polarization,” she says, and more than ever there is a need to harness this potential. The political participation of young people is crucial to promote a vibrant democracy, there is something to be said!