Politics up close: Martin Rühmann rocks the open house!

Politics up close: Martin Rühmann rocks the open house!

The longest day of the year, June 21, 2025, a very special event took place in Magdeburg. The State Center for Political Education opened its doors for all interested parties under the motto "You are politics". The initiative aims to raise awareness of political education and to strengthen the connection between citizens and political issues. Against the impressive background of a poster with the slogan "Saxony Anhalt - traditionally cosmopolitan", everything was about a diverse program that should not only be informed, but also entertained.

Martin Rühmann, known from the band "Martin Rühmann Band", provided musical entertainment, while many visitors shaded in front of the stage on beer benches. Rühmann, who is known as the brother of the famous actor Thomas Rühmann (Professor Heilmann from the MDR-Sachsenklinik), wanted to loosen up the mood with his music and save a piece of democracy. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the band offered a lively live program. Even the smaller visitors were not neglected: a children's song program subsequently ended the event family -friendly.

insights into political education

The door opening campaign of the state headquarters was more than just a musical event. On this day, the educial aspects of political education were also emphasized. During the event, moderation talent Antonia Kaloff praised the importance of political education today. For school classes of primary schools in Magdeburg and the surrounding area, the invitation was particularly valuable to bring politics closer to politics.

But the state headquarters have a lot more to offer than just the open day. A look at the current programs shows that there are numerous initiatives that aim to promote democracy and tolerance. For example, on July 7, 2025, a reading with Dr. Sophie Hubbe, who talks about the topic of "occupational children" and gives insights into the fates of children of allied soldiers after the Second World War. The importance of such topics cannot be assessed highly enough to learn from the past and to develop respect for the diversity of human experiences.

Current challenges for political education

What remains is an exciting day in Magdeburg, which has celebrated both political education and the cultural aspects of Germany. Events like this are crucial to make citizens an active part of our democracy and help to consolidate the connection between politics and society.

For more information about the events and programs of the State Center for Political Education in Saxony-Anhalt, please visit the website of the State Center for Political Education . All details on the event of June 21 and the current offers can be read there. Also the Reporting of Magdeboogie provides exciting insights into the activities of the headquarters.