Neuss: Annette Gratz new district chairwoman of the Women's Union!

Neuss: Annette Gratz new district chairwoman of the Women's Union!

In a lively meeting at Haus Katz in Jüchen, delegates from the district associations of Kleve, Viersen, Mönchengladbach, Krefeld, Wesel and the Rhine district of Neuss took part in the election of Annette Gratz as the new district chairwoman of the Women's Union. The event focused on the women's policy guidelines that are to be implemented in the coming years. Gratz was elected unanimously, which is a clear sign of her commitment and support within the CDU. She succeeds Sonja Fucken-Kurzawa, who did not run again after twelve years in office. Annette Gratz has been active in the CDU since 2007 and has extensive experience as a treasurer and head of finance, public order, social affairs and integration in the city of Jüchen, and she has also been deputy chairwoman of the CDU Neuss since 2023. RP Online reported.

The issue of equality for women also plays a central role at the national level. The German Women's Council calls for a gender-equity policy that is tailored to women's life trajectories. Current issues such as the exclusion of women from the Olympic Movement and the need for gender mainstreaming receive attention from this perspective. On July 9, 2025, those responsible for the Women's Council drew a critical conclusion about planned cuts in the budget of the Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. Women's Council describes that the continuation of the cross-departmental equality strategy in the new coalition agreement is perceived as positive.

Political responsibility and social commitment

The election of Annette Gratz not only represents a personal change, but also symbolizes the Women's Union's ongoing efforts to represent the interests of women in the CDU. This is particularly important as the German Women's Council and many associations appeal to coalition negotiators to pursue a modern equality policy. In the context of the coalition agreement, the need for equality for a social-ecological transformation is also emphasized, which was discussed on March 3, 2025.

According to the German Women's Council, the slow progress in gender equality is considered worrying, especially 30 years after the equality requirement came into force in the Basic Law. The demands are clear: women should be actively included and supported in all areas of life - both in politics and in economic life.

A look into the future

With Annette Gratz at the head of the women's union in the region, many representatives feel encouraged to make their voices heard and actively fight for equality. At a time when equality policy is more necessary than ever, the Women's Union is looking for a breath of fresh air. Gratz embodies the hope that politics for women will be significantly advanced in the coming years and that the challenges can be adequately addressed.