Susann Enders: New Vice State Chairwoman of the Free Voters elected!

Susann Enders: New Vice State Chairwoman of the Free Voters elected!

There is fresh news in the Bavarian political world: Susann Enders was elected deputy state chairwoman at the state party conference of the Free Voters in Straubing. Enders, who previously held the position of Secretary General for six years, has decided not to stand for an extension of her term as Secretary General. This is causing a stir because, during her time in office, she has demonstrated a good knack for addressing the concerns of volunteer members and addressing citizens in the Landsberg and Weilheim-Schongau constituencies. As [Merkur](https://www.merkur.de/lokales/schongau/kreisbote/freie-waehler-waehlen-susann-enders-aus-weilheim-zur-vize-landes Chairman-94009395.html) reports, companions such as Alexandra Zellmer, district council candidate from Seeshaupt, highlighted Enders' commitment to women and supported her election as deputy state chairwoman. Michael Marksteiner, deputy district administrator of Weilheim-Schongau, also spoke of the positive cooperation at the local level.

Why are such elections important for the political landscape? Political parties are indispensable in every democratic system; they make a significant contribution to the discussion and articulation of social issues. In Germany, parties such as the SPD and the Union (CDU and CSU) dominate the scene, with the latter currently being one of the stronger forces. In 2023, the SPD had around 365,000 members and the CDU around 363,000, which shows that both parties have to compete for the approval of the citizens. But the number of members of all political parties is declining, a situation that is increasingly seen as alarming. One reason for this may be the lack of political commitment among young people, which is particularly criticized by the FDP, which has the highest proportion of members under 20 (3.8%). The major parties also strive to gain political power at the state or federal level and must constantly reinvent themselves in order to remain relevant, as Statista shows.

Could Enders provide new impulses?

With the election of Enders as deputy state chairwoman, a change is becoming apparent. Your commitment, especially in the area of ​​promoting women, could bring new impulses for the Free Voters and a breath of fresh air into the political landscape. The challenges facing political parties are great, and the ability to attract new members and particularly appeal to younger generations will be crucial to the future stability and growth of these institutions.

At a time when political attention is dwindling and public discourse is often under pressure, it is up to personalities like Enders to build a bridge between citizens and politics. This task will not be easy, but the exchange with the broad base and local commitment are important steps in the right direction.