Democracy in danger? Vellmar discusses trust and volunteerism!

Democracy in danger? Vellmar discusses trust and volunteerism!

In the city of Vellmar, democracy is very important! On Wednesday, November 12th, an exciting democracy conference will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. that will focus on promoting volunteer work and social participation. Under the leadership of Amina Noureddine, head of the coordination and specialist office of the Partnership for Democracy in the Kassel district, the focus will be on trust in politics and democratic processes. Loud HNA Structural challenges, such as a lack of transparency and the feeling of political powerlessness, are major factors that reduce citizens' trust.

Noureddine highlights that genuine participation and responsiveness to citizens' concerns are crucial to rebuilding this trust. “There is a lot of potential in democracy, we just have to use it properly,” she emphasizes, emphasizing the role of local initiatives. These are important for the formation of democracy and the stability of civil society.

Democracy and voluntary work in transition

Voluntary work is a mainstay of democracy, but many are often under great pressure. Lack of time, bureaucracy and resource constraints represent significant obstacles. At the same time, a survey conducted by Forward published that 93% of those surveyed generally see democracy as a good form of government. However, satisfaction with the way democracy works is falling: 62% are satisfied, which was 68% in 2019.

The differences between West and East Germany are particularly revealing. While 67% of West Germans describe democracy as the best form of government, the figure is only 37% in East Germany. In addition, 51% of people with low socioeconomic status show a tendency to become alienated from democratic processes, which is evident from the fact that 35% of those surveyed feel powerless.

Invitation to participate

In order to reverse these worrying trends, promoting civic engagement in structurally weak and rural regions is crucial. Participation in the democracy conference in Vellmar is free, but registration is recommended. Those interested can contact: pfd-rkl.de/democracy conference Register and discuss solutions with others that will give new impetus to social cohesion.

In the current challenging times, it can be said: Even if democracy is not in crisis, as Noureddine emphasizes, there is a lot to do. It is up to us as a society to actively participate in shaping and strengthening our democratic structures.

Let's take the opportunity to use the conference in Vellmar as a springboard for a lively dialogue and thus strengthen trust in the connections between citizens and politics!