Focus on volunteering: Steinmeier emphasizes meaning for cohesion

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"Entdecken Sie die wichtigen Aussagen von Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier über den Ehrenamt in Deutschland und den gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt im ARD-Morgenmagazin. Anlässlich seines Bürgerfestes thematisiert er den Rückgang des Ehrenamts und die Notwendigkeit des Dialogs mit den Bürgern. Erfahren Sie mehr über die Herausforderungen und Chancen des Ehrenamts sowie die Rolle der politischen Mitte in diesen Zeiten der Unsicherheit."
"Discover the important statements by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier about volunteering in Germany and the social cohesion in the ARD morning magazine. On the occasion of his citizens' festival, he addresses the decline in volunteering and the need for dialogue with the citizens. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities of the volunteer office and the role of the political center in these times." (Symbolbild/MB)



Significance of volunteering in Germany: An appeal by Federal President Steinmeier

The volunteering as the cornerstone of society

Volunteering plays a crucial role in German society. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier recently urged the ARD morning magazine to point out that the decline in voluntary work is worrying. Steinmeier made it clear that the social challenge of motivating a new generation for volunteering can not only be mastered by the elderly, but requires an effort to society as a whole.

The current situation and demographic change

Steinmeier observes that volunteering in Germany “ages”. This means that more and more older people take on voluntary work, while there is a lack of young people who grow into this tradition. A factor that cannot be ignored is that volunteering in many families is no longer exemplified as a valuable model. In earlier generations it was a matter of course that parents were active in various honorary offices, which inspired the younger family members.

importance of personal encounter

The President also emphasized the need for dialogue and personal encounter. "The decisive factor is that you bring time and get into conversation," he said. Instead of only being on site in rural regions in order to give a speech and disappear, a real exchange with people should take place. This is necessary to counter fears and uncertainties among the population.

call to political responsibility

In terms of the political situation, Steinmeier emphasized the responsibility of the parties of the Democratic middle. He calls for a common solution for the pressing topics that deal people. A healthy dialogue between the government coalition and the opposition is required to show the citizens that politics leads to changes in the living environment.

conclusion: optimism for the future of the volunteer

Federal President Steinmeier remains optimistic. "The over 4,300 people who come to our citizens' festival stand for millions who do volunteer work," he says. The use of these volunteers is indispensable for the functioning of our community and the well -being of our society. It is therefore important to promote volunteering in order to strengthen the social cohesion and integration of different generations.