Politics up close: pupils of the Kurzwiese high school in the town hall

Politics up close: pupils of the Kurzwiese high school in the town hall

The 6th grades of the Kurzwiese high school had the opportunity last week to get an exciting insight into local politics. Her excursion led her to the Rathaus in Eisenstadt, where Mayor Thomas Steiner and Vice Mayor Istvan Deli warmly received the students. This opportunity not only offered young people the chance to learn more about the city administration, but also direct insights into the work and everyday life of a mayor.

Mayor Steiner announced how important it was to show young people how local politics works. Through interactive discussions, the students were able to ask questions and learned more about the various tasks that lie on a mayor. "It is important to demonstrate young people how politics works at the local level," said Steiner and considered the exchange as successful.

A highlight was the exchange about city history, which gave the students a deeper understanding of the history and development of Eisenstadt. Vice Mayor Deli also participated in the discussions and answered numerous questions that were raised by the attentive students.

The event fell great interest and promoted awareness of the way the political institutions work in their own city. Such visits are not only informative, but also lay the foundation for active participation in young people in political life. Particular attention was paid to how the city tour deals with challenges and which future projects are planned.

The commitment that the two city representatives showed to inspire the students and to raise interest in political participation was particularly remarkable. "Feedback from the young people is always valuable," says Steiner's final words that underlined the importance of political education.