Krefeld plans Citizens' Council: Citizens should actively help shape politics!

Krefeld plans Citizens' Council: Citizens should actively help shape politics!

In Krefeld it is bubbling! A citizens' council could soon become a reality! The main committee has by short majority accepted an application from the SPD and the Greens to examine the necessary organizational steps for the introduction of a citizens' council in the next period of council. This decision could revolutionize the political climate in the city!

The idea comes from 14 committed citizens who want a stronger involvement of the population into political decisions. The aim is to combat political disenchantment and to refresh democracy. But not everyone is thrilled: CDU, FDP, AfD and the free voters voted against the application. The discussion about the Citizens' Council clearly shows that opinions about the future of political participation in Krefeld differ.

a step into the future?

The city of Krefeld could initiate significant change with this step. The Citizens' Council should not only act as a supplement to the city council, but also as a platform for citizens in order to bring their concerns directly into the political discussion. The role models from other municipalities show that such bodies can be successful. The question remains: Krefeld will take this brave step and really get the citizens to power?