Students of the Meißen University of Applied Sciences: Start surveys for more tolerance!

Students of the Meißen University of Applied Sciences: Start surveys for more tolerance!

in Meißen are currently running exciting surveys that take a look at the political currents in the city. The students of the Meißen University of Applied Sciences have opened up to obtain the opinions of the citizens and the local associations. Under the title "How do you see your Meißen?" Would you like to find out how the Meißner on the tolerance towards different political attitudes, migration, religion and ethnic origin are. The surveys also aim to capture a perception of unequal treatment and democratic actions in the city. According to [Sächsische] (https://www.saechsische.de/lokales/meissen-lk/Meissen/studenter-hochschule-meissen-meissner-buerger-und-vereine-stadt-c3h27rfndnp6rur4lhoCi.html?out pute=valid_amp) this questioning runs until July 13, 2025 and provides valuable knowledge of political culture on site.

It should be emphasized that in addition to the citizens' surveys, a shorter survey is also planned especially for the city's clubs. Prof. Dr. Thomas M. Schimmel, a political scientist of the university, heads the project, which is supported as part of the "Partnership for Democracy Meißen" initiative. This partnership aims to create more awareness of democracy and social participation.

Democratic participation promote

The promotion of pluralism, participation and diversity in cities and municipalities is a central concern of the initiative. The program [Live Democracy!] (Https://www.democracy-leben.de/) supports, among other things, non-profit associations in Meißen, Nossen and Käbschütztal. By April 13, 2025, these can apply for funding for youth projects who want to actively help shape social and political life. There are microfonds for smaller projects that support from 500 euros.

The partnership for democracy ensures that the citizens have the opportunity to raise their voice and influence the community. In particular, the upcoming elections are viewed as an important instrument of co -determination. There is something! The company is asked to actively contribute and to lead discourses on democracy.

social commitment in Meißen

Meißen has established itself as a cosmopolitan city with a strong humanistic understanding of values. The cooperation between local politics, administration and civil society is crucial to further promote democratic culture. Projects that live from the federal program "Democracy!" are supported not only to strengthen civic engagement, but also to the prevention of extremism. The city offers numerous opportunities to actively participate in the design of political life.

If you are interested in participation or would like to receive more information about funding, you can contact the partnership for democracy at the email address pfd@spran-meissen.de or by phone at 03521/7549604. Let us tackle together and enter for a colorful, living Meißen!