Bundestag on the way: Virtual tour in Reinickendorf on 12.-14. September

Bundestag on the way: Virtual tour in Reinickendorf on 12.-14. September

The German Bundestag brings the work of parliament directly to the people with its information mobile on wheels. Instead of lingering in the dusty halls of the government building, the 17-meter-long and 26-ton promotion truck rolls through the republic constitution in order to be closer to the citizens. This week, the infomobile stops at the Reinickendorf town hall, more precisely at the Eichborndamm 215.

From 12th to September 14th, citizens have the opportunity to visit the information mobile. The doors are open on all three days from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday the visit time is reduced to 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inside the truck, visitors can learn more about the tasks and functioning of the Bundestag both analogously and digitally. The “virtual tour” through the plenary hall, which offers visitors an interactive insight into the political events, is particularly interesting

In addition to the informative side of the infomobile, there are also entertainment offers. A wheel of fortune ensures tension and profits, while souvenir photos on the "speaker desk" provide fun memories. The staff on site will be happy to answer questions and moderates discussion rounds to actively involve visitors.

The accessibility of the infomobile is particularly important. Wheelchair users can easily visit the truck because a lift is available. Special appointments can even be made for school classes and groups of up to 30 people. All secondary schools in Reinickendorf receive an invitation in advance with a login link in order to be able to plan the visit optimally.

Since reunification in 1990, the concept of the "Bundestag on the way" has developed into a real success. Originally planned as a unique action, the infomobile has developed into an integral part of political life. Every year the promotion truck of the Bundestag visits around 60 locations across Germany. The goal is to have been in each of the 299 constituencies within two election periods.

The initiative to bring the Bundestag directly to the people shows the citizens the transparency and openness of parliament. Through direct contact, politics becomes more tangible and understandable for the citizens. It is a great opportunity to experience democracy up close and to actively contribute. So if you are curious about the work of the Bundestag, you should take the opportunity and visit the infomobile at the Reinickendorf town hall.

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Background Information:

The visit to the German Bundestag's promotion truck in the various constituencies is part of the efforts to educate citizens about the work of Parliament and to strengthen interest in political processes. Due to the direct interaction with the visitors on site and the opportunity to ask questions and moderate discussions, a transparent and citizen -related communication should be promoted. This is particularly important at a time when trust in the political institutions of many countries are increasingly crumbling and populist currents gain in encouragement. The promotion truck of the Bundestag is therefore an important part of political educational work and democratic participation. (Source: bundesag.de)

statistics and data:

According to the German Bundestag, the promotional truck visits an average of 60 locations throughout Germany a year. Since the introduction of this format in 1990 in the course of reunification, several million people have taken the opportunity to find out about the work of Parliament. School classes and youth groups in particular are encouraged to attend the truck and to actively participate in the discussions. The number of visitors is continuously increasing, which shows that interest in political education and democratic participation in the population is still high. (Source: bundesag.de)