Hermann Müller-Franken Prize: Gärtner for democracy excellent!

Hermann Müller-Franken Prize: Gärtner for democracy excellent!

On Saturday evening, the Franconian Academy Schney Schney was a special celebration: the Hermann Müller-Franken Prize was awarded, a prize that stands for outstanding commitment to democracy in Franconia. In 2023, the award winner is Heinz Gärtner, a committed social democrat and trade unionist from Schney, who was honored for his tireless work for democratic participation. The award ceremony was made by Prof. Dr. Günter Dippold and Stefan Hinterleitner organized, while the laudator Susann Biedefeld, MdL A.D., who had proposed the award winner for this award, enriched the evening with moving words.

Heinz Gärtner, who was born in Lichtenfels in 1949, is known for his constant commitment to racism, right -wing radicalism and anti -Semitism. In his long career as chairman of the works council and the city council, he launched numerous initiatives to support senior citizens as well as asylum seekers and refugees. Gärtner, who entered the SPD and IG Metall in 1966, is described in the laudation as "never -tired, versatile marathon runner for our democracy" and thus emphasizes his constant dedication that he has shown over decades.

The importance of the price for democracy

The Hermann Müller-Franken Prize not only reminds of the democratic values ​​that Hermann Müller-Franconia shaped from 1919 to 1928 as chairman of the SPD, but also aims to strengthen awareness of democratic participation. Gärtner is a prime example of how personal commitment and social responsibility can go hand in hand. The price, endowed with 1,000 euros and an honorary price, is intended to motivate other players to campaign for democracy, which is more current than ever in view of global developments.

The promotion of democracy is becoming increasingly important today. Projects for democratic promotion are diverse and range from educational work to special programs that strengthen democratic awareness. This is how the blog blog-foerdermittel.de are created to take new funding from the current global political events.

funding opportunities for democracy and education

The funding market is constantly being expanded and includes numerous carriers such as the Federal Center for Political Education, which supports numerous initiatives. An example of this is the program "Living Democracy!", Which promotes structures and projects that are committed to diversity and against extremism. The bpb.de emphasizes that projects on political education and civil society commitment.

In particular, the new challenges in the global political landscape require innovative approaches to preserve and promote the values ​​of democracy. For example, the project "Connect to you! '" The HA-KESHER e.V. There are also various programs in Bavaria that support democratic values ​​and civil society commitment. As the Fundmittel-page , are especially included in the course.

The Hermann Müller-Franken Prize and the associated funding opportunities are important steps to strengthen democratic coexistence and to promote a lively social commitment in the future. At a time when democracy is put to the test in many places in the world, it is crucial that we take a combative and solidarity attitude in Franconia, by people like Heinz Gärtner.