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Festival overload in Hesseland: champagne, snacks and secret conversations!
The season of political receptions opened in the Hessian state parliament, where contacts were maintained and culinary delicacies such as cakes were enjoyed.
Festival overload in Hesseland: champagne, snacks and secret conversations!
The festival season has begun in the Hessian state parliament. The SPD parliamentary group’s “spring reception” took place two weeks ago. This week the Greens invited people to their own reception, while the CDU is already planning its reception for next week. Such receptions are part of parliamentary operations and promote exchanges between politicians and journalists. The events often begin with a glass of champagne and short speeches, followed by a generous buffet.
The SPD reception not only offered meat-based dishes such as roast beef and bratwurst, but also created a casual atmosphere for guests and journalists to interact. The Greens, on the other hand, relied on vegetarian options, including potato and lentil salad and a selection of cakes. There was also an innovative entertainment area at the Green Party reception with a table football table and a photo station. There was even dancing to the sounds of 80s hits.
Political agenda and challenges
The receiving groups also have specific topics in their sights. The SPD strives for a sustainable and social design for Hesse, with a clear focus on affordable housing for various professional groups, including police officers, educators and firefighters. A central concern is to promote equal educational opportunities for all children, regardless of the social background of their parents. In addition, needs-based mobility is required that better connects the city and the countryside and meets the challenges of the next decades. Important topics are also the energy transition and the modernization of transport.
Since the 2020-2024 electoral period, Hesse has been governed by a coalition of the CDU and the Greens, who have a strong vote weight of 39% for the Greens and 30% for the CDU in the state parliament. This green-black government has already made progress in environmental protection, education policy and social policy. Key points of this coalition include measures to promote sustainable transport and investments in digital education.
The current Prime Minister is from the Greens, and the balance of power within the coalition is clear: the CDU has the lead on education issues, while the Greens have the lead on environmental issues. This clear division of responsibilities is also reflected in the goals that both parties pursue. The Greens have mobilized strongly, particularly in urban areas, and place great value on environmental and climate protection.
Another important event is coming up in July: the Hesse Festival at the state representation in Berlin, which is considered an important political event and offers an opportunity to present Hesse's political agenda in a representative setting.
Overall, it is clear that the political landscape in Hesse is characterized by dynamic exchange, not least through the numerous events that the parties are organizing this season. These receptions are not only social, but also strategically important for the political actors.
Further information on the political goals of the SPD can be found on the website of the SPD parliamentary group in Hesse. The current political status in Hesse is analyzed and presented in detail at Hilfelokal, among others. FR also reports more about the social events and specific festivities.