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30 years of the Parliamentary Association of Saxony-Anhalt: Ceremony in Magdeburg!
On November 6, 2025, the Parliamentary Association of Saxony-Anhalt celebrated. V. celebrated its 30th anniversary in Magdeburg with speeches and honors.
30 years of the Parliamentary Association of Saxony-Anhalt: Ceremony in Magdeburg!
An important day for democracy in Saxony-Anhalt! Today, November 6th, 2025, the 30th anniversary of the Parliamentary Association of Saxony-Anhalt was celebrated in Magdeburg. V. celebrated. Numerous former and active MPs came together at a celebratory ceremony, including parliamentarians from eleven federal states. The prominent guest speaker, Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert, former President of the Bundestag, gave a thoughtful speech about the achievements and challenges of parliamentary democracy in Germany.
“The state of democracy in Germany and around the world is an issue that is alarming,” Lammert explained, pointing to the declining number of functioning democracies since the 1990s. In his address, he highlighted that extremist parties could pose a threat to the democratic system if they gain support. “We must be actively involved in political parties to defend democracy,” he told those present.
A look back at 30 years of parliamentary work
The Parliamentary Association of Saxony-Anhalt e. V. was founded in 1995, after the state parliament's first electoral term, and was renamed in October 2019. State Parliament President Dr. In his welcome, Gunnar Schellenberger showed how much has happened in the last three decades. Former chairman Ulrich Seidel was made an honorary member and received recognition for his services.
The current president of the association, Carmen Niebergall, spoke about an important project that promotes political education in schools. Here, representatives go into classrooms to discuss political issues with students. This shows the association's commitment to involving young people in democracy and stimulating their interest.
Balanced voices from the youth
A highlight of the event was the participation of Tessa Seidler, a student who expressed concerns about demographic change. She made it clear how important it is to emphasize the political relevance for young people and to include their perspective in the discussions. Such voices are essential to keep democracy alive and to ensure that the concerns of young people are heard.
The event was not only a look back at the past thirty years, but also a call to actively shape the future. Prof. Lammert summed up the mood aptly: "Engagement is more than just voting; it means living and defending democracy."