President Liedtke opens the first meeting of the Sorbian Council in Brandenburg

President Liedtke opens the first meeting of the Sorbian Council in Brandenburg

Potsdam, November 19, 2024 – A historic moment for the Sorbs and Wends! The Council for Sorbian/Wendish Affairs (RASW) held its first meeting in the 8th electoral term in the Brandenburg state parliament today. State Parliament President Prof. Dr. Ulrike Liedtke warmly welcomed the new committee members and emphasized the importance of their cultural identity.

There was a central topic on the agenda: the starting opportunity program for schools in the Sorbian/Wendish settlement area. “You are very special when it comes to language and I think it is extremely important that your language and cultural values ​​are preserved,” said the President. Your words underline Brandenburg's commitment to preserving cultural diversity, as enshrined in the constitution.

Elections and deadlines

All Sorbs and Wends in Brandenburg are called upon to elect their representatives for the new council. On October 29, 2024, ten candidates were approved for the five seats in the RASW. The deadline for registration in the electoral roll is December 8, 2024, while postal voting can be requested until December 15, 2024 at 12 p.m. If you would like to find out more about the candidates, you can find all the information at wahl-rasw.de or wolba-serbska-rada.de.