Numerous events in preparation for the European elections on June 9.
Rheine. For the 2019 European elections, the campaign weeks ‘Wake Up! ‘#EuropaMachen’, which were organized at Rheine. Numerous events provided information about Europe, called on people to vote and ultimately ensured an above-average turnout in the Ems city.
The organizers want to not only achieve this result again at the European elections on June 9, but possibly even surpass it. After all, in these elections, young people as young as 16 are allowed to vote for the first time. The planners also have this potential in mind.
The first plans were presented today at City Hall. Mayor Dr. Peter Lüttmann emphasized that the world has changed dramatically since the elections five years ago. He mentioned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the armed conflicts in the Middle East.
Highlights of events already planned under the slogan “EUR(H)OPE – For the Future” include
The “Long Night of Europe” on Saturday, May 4. “Winning people for Europe where they are in a positive mood. With offers that encourage them to think pro-Europe,” that is the goal of this evening, explained Dr. Angelika Kordfelder, chairwoman of the non-partisan Europa-Union Steinfurt and her deputy Bernd Weber. Mayor Lüttmann is making the city’s cultural facilities available for this purpose. Downtown restaurants can also benefit from this additional offer. The Long European Night will begin with an ecumenical church service at St. Dionysius.
A “Europe pub quiz” and a digitally supported Europe pub game at various locations are also designed to motivate people to engage with European issues.
Traditionally, the barbecue festival takes place in the city park on Ascension Day (Thursday, May 9) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Europawiese,” explained Anja Ohlrogge, director of Rheine.Tourismis.Veranstaltungen. The European Union Steinfurt, the Association for the Promotion of Twinning and the Association for Security – Department Rheine are planning numerous events as part of the “Europawiese.”
The State Center for Political Education will also be present with its bus tour on the European elections. About 100 square meters of information about Europe and the European elections will be provided.
The “Simulation of the European Parliament,” which will be offered on Tuesday, March 19, for students from vocational and secondary schools in the Steinfurt district and surrounding area, should be of particular interest to students. The event will be held in the Steinfurt District Conference Room. There is no participation fee and lunch is included. The closing date for registration is Feb. 29. Information at www.eu-direct.info/simip-2024
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Another preparatory meeting will take place on Thursday, January 18, starting at 7 p.m. in the halls of EWG-Rheine, Heilig-Geist-Platz 2. All interested parties are invited to present their ideas for participation.