CDU demands flag campaign for schools: a sign of unity!

CDU demands flag campaign for schools: a sign of unity!

In Schmalkalden-Meiningen, the CDU plans an exciting initiative: it wants schools and public buildings to be permanently flag. This should not only increase the visibility of state institutions, but also strengthen a feeling of common identity, says parliamentary group leader Ralf Liebaug. In his project, he sees a strong signal for freedom, the rule of law and European coexistence. The application for flag, which will also include the Germany flag, the flags of Thuringia, the European Union and the district, is expected to be brought to the vote shortly in the district council insuedthueringen.de .

The idea could be part of a larger trend in East Germany. In another context, the Thuringian cabinet recently decided that state -owned buildings should be permanently flagged with the European flag, the Germany flag and the Thuringian state flag. Prime Minister Mario Voigt from the CDU emphasizes that this should also be a sign of European anchoring and regional identity. This step is the result of a novella of the fragmentation regulation, which grants more autonomy for the municipalities to flag their buildings permanently without special approval, so tagesschau.de .

political context and social reactions

But not everyone is enthusiastic about the new flexion measures. The AfD recently brought in a draft law that wanted to limit the use of the European position and instead wanted to ban an flag with pride or NGO symbols. However, this measure did not find a majority. Critics argue that the discussion about the public of the flags and its symbols is more than just a symbolic gesture; It hits the central question: Who really belongs to black-red gold? Is it a symbol of an open nation or a banner of a closed society? This social discourse is also in media formats such as the MDR talk show "Fact is!" taken up.

In other federal states such as Saxony-Anhalt, some counties have decided to permanently let the federal flags blow in front of schools and public buildings. But this comes across criticism, since it is considered a dangerous exchange of symbolism against substance, as the sociologist Wilhelm Heitmeyer warns. He calls for a departure from pure symbol policy to political education and social participation.

The hoist of flags in Germany is not only a political statement, but also reflects widespread social beliefs and values. According to bundesag.de shape the state symbols such as the federal flag, the national anthem and the federal eagle and promote a sense of community among the citizens. These symbols give the state of authority and sovereignty and combine historical traditions with current social beliefs.

In the middle of these exciting developments, it remains to be seen how the CDU initiative in Schmalkalden-Meiningen is finally evaluated in the district council and what role politics and society will play to further define and shape the symbolism in Germany.