Bishop Overbeck: Bundestag election is the key to saving democracy

Bishop Overbeck: Bundestag election is the key to saving democracy

Vatikanstadt, Italien - The Essen bishop Franz-Josef Overbeck sees the upcoming elections in Germany as a crucial guideline, especially with a view to migration and economic issues. In a conversation with Radio Vatican, he explained that these topics dominate political discussions in Germany and Europe. "Everything else is subordinate," said Overbeck. He described the Bundestag election on February 23 as a "significant choice in a historical moment" and noted that the political framework had changed a lot. People are increasingly worried about the economic upheavals and the integration of migrants, which has a direct impact on their everyday life. Overbeck had observed "great economic upheaval processes" about changes in the German economy, which would have noticeable consequences for many people, such as "https://www.kathpress.at/goto/manden/2448285/deutscher-bischof-beahlen-beht-und-und-wirtschaft" target = "_ blank"> kathpress.at reported.

Overbeck advocates “re -adjustment of the state”, in which democracy, the rule of law and parliamentarianism have to be put into the foreground again. He expressed concern about the current political discourse, which is often shaped by authoritarian tendencies. In this context, he emphasized the value of human dignity and human rights and spoke of the need to support migrants and to free the integration discourse of political games. According to vatiCan news it is critical that the churches are perceived as a moral voice, even if so Resonance leads.

In addition, Overbeck expressed that the international situation, especially the war in Ukraine, could also have far -reaching consequences for migration and German elections. The bishop made it clear that the changes for Germany and Europe are serious in a historical phase and appealed to the responsibility that is now necessary to overcome both national and international challenges.