Royal encounter: Danish couple visits Schleswig-Holstein!

Royal encounter: Danish couple visits Schleswig-Holstein!

Kiel, in Germany's northernmost state, is preparing for an outstanding visit. King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark are expected in Kiel on Tuesday, the Xth month, after their visit to Berlin. Prime Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) will receive the monarchs and at the same time initiate the opening of an important energy conference at the Geomar Helmholtz Research Center for Ocean Research.

Another important item on the program will be a visit to the historic Danewerk, where a new construction project groundbreaking ceremony is planned. This stop is particularly notable as the Danevirke plays a key role in the region's history and also highlights cross-border cooperation between Denmark and Germany. The ultimately planned visit to the Danish minority in Flensburg will deal with the promotion of renewable energies - a promising topic in the current climate debate.

Significance of the visit

The anticipation in Schleswig-Holstein is shared by various players. Prime Minister Günther expressed optimism about the upcoming meeting: “I am very pleased that the Danish royal couple is visiting Schleswig-Holstein in the first year after the change of throne,” he reported. According to Günther, this visit highlights the close ties between the two countries and highlights the importance of the Danish minority in Germany.

Gitte Hougaard-Werner, chairwoman of the South Schleswig Association (SSF), was also enthusiastic about the upcoming visit. She emphasized that Danish has historically been a natural part of the region and that the Danish minority has always maintained a strong connection with the Danish royal family. This underlines the cultural and historical ties between Denmark and Schleswig-Holstein.

The Danish minority in Schleswig-Holstein has special rights and enjoys state support. As a political representative, the South Schleswig Voters' Association (SSW) is exempt from the otherwise usual five percent hurdle, which ensures it an important role in the political life of the region.

The visit of the Danish royal couple will therefore not only be a celebration of the monarchical connections, but also a platform to discuss important current issues such as cross-border cooperation and the green transition. The commitment to renewable energy is crucial given climate change and the challenges facing both countries.

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