Education, migration and health: Schnieder demands change in Rhineland-Palatinate

Education, migration and health: Schnieder demands change in Rhineland-Palatinate

The CDU Rhineland-Palatinate has targeted central topics under the direction of the new party leader Gordon Schnieder, which will play a key role in the upcoming election campaign. Schnieder, who also acts as an opposition leader in the state parliament, sees urgent need for action in the areas of education, migration and health care. In his opinion, these three facets are crucial in order to address the current dissatisfaction in the country.

In a recently conducted discussion with the German Press Agency in Mainz, Schnieder emphasized that there was no financial bottlenecks in the country. Rather, it is about setting the right priorities and clearly naming the current undesirable developments. The education sector, in which, according to Schnieder, has been stagnated for years, especially when acquiring the language of children. The parliamentary group leader demanded binding language tests to ensure that all children master the German language sufficiently.

migration and integration as pressing topics

The topic of migration is of great importance for the people of Rhineland-Palatinate. Schnieder demanded honest answers from the state government and drawn attention to the problems caused by a lack of living space for refugees. "We only have to distribute people to the municipalities if they have a right to stay," he emphasized, which is a basis for successful integration. In integration, there are also clear municipal regulations to offer the refugees a safe and stable environment.

In addition, the CDU general secretary noted that crime among migrants in Rhineland-Palatinate was disproportionately high, which brings an additional need for action with regard to the security and feeling of security of the citizens. Schnieder calls for a uniform procedure for the introduction of the payment card for refugees, while the state government has not yet moved into a clear position on this matter.

difficulties in the health sector

Another central concern of Schnieder is the increasing problem in healthcare. The CDU sees a haphazard hospital death as a serious threat to health care, especially in rural areas. The state government must ensure that people have access to basic medical care. Schnieder made it clear that the responsibility for hospital planning was on the state government and criticized inadequate promotion of hospital investments.

"The new prime minister spoke of an accent shift, but we don't see any real changes," Schnieder alludes to Alexander Schweitzer's announcement. The opposition leader is looking forward to the first government declaration to take place after the parliamentary summer break in the state parliament. Here it is expected that concrete plans to improve education, migration and health will be presented.

A politically explosive topic is the CDU's attitude towards the AfD. Schnieder said that there would be no cooperation with the AfD and that the Christian Democrats continue to draw clear demarcations to this party in order to regain trust among voters.

importance of the topics in the election campaign

The recognizable focus on education, migration and health indicates a strategic orientation of Schnieder that reacts to the needs and concerns of the citizens. It remains to be seen how the political landscape in Rhineland-Palatinate will develop and whether the CDU will be able to offer the voters convincing solutions. Especially in times of social changes, the speeches of party leaders are of the greatest importance to regain trust and credibility.

education system in Rhineland-Palatinate: an analysis

Education policy in Rhineland-Palatinate has increasing attention in recent years, in particular due to challenges such as increasing seating pallets and language control in children. The discussion about binding language tests illustrates the urgent need for structured measures to improve language skills, which is of crucial importance for the integration of students. A study by the Institute for Education Analysis Rhineland-Palatinate shows that children with a migration background often have difficulty pursuing the teaching material, which is reflected in the difference in performance.

Another aspect is the digital equipment of the schools, which is considered essential for equal opportunities and the future viability of the education system. The digital pact school, which provides school in Germany, has not yet shown the desired effect in Rhineland-Palatinate. Many schools complain about the lack of technical infrastructure, which means that the students are not optimally prepared for the digital world.

The state of health policy in rural regions

Rhineland-Palatinate faces the challenge of ensuring its health care in rural areas. The closure of hospitals and departments not only affects medical care, but also on the quality of life of the residents. According to the current hospital report of the AOK scientific institute (Wido), the proportion of medically under -sufficient areas has increased significantly in some rural regions.

The need to structure the hospital planning is therefore becoming more and more urgent in order to maintain basic medical care. This includes the relocation of resources to the necessary areas and the provision of incentives for doctors to practice in rural areas. The current policy, which is often referred to as reactive, must be converted into a proactive approach to address these problems sustainably.

migration and integration: challenges in the current context

The discussion about migration and integration is a central topic in Rhineland-Palatinate. The CDU calls for a greater consideration of the living space problem for refugees, since the housing market is very tense in many cities. According to the real estate report of 2023, the rental price in urban areas of Rhineland-Palatinate has increased by an average of 25 % in the past five years, which makes it even more difficult for the housing situation for neuroviele people.

A central aspect of integration is the social acceptance and the feeling of security of the citizens. In order to combat crime and promote a feeling of security, preventive measures and transparent political communication are required. The fact that the perception of security is strongly influenced by personal experiences and media reports underlines the importance of an open and honest debate about migration issues.

According to a survey by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) from 2023, 65 % of the respondents see the integration of migrants as an important social goal, but only 38 % find the existing measures sufficient. This shows the discrepancy between the perception of the challenges and the perceived political solutions.