Green memories: spirit of optimism in the Cuxland of the 80s!

An exciting reunion with the history of the Greens: In Bülkau, members of the party came together to remember the beginnings of the green movement in the region. Historical photos and leaflets by Hans-Jürgen Kahle and Hans-Jürgen Klein kidnapped those present in the 1980s when the Greens gained a foot with a fresh and creative approach in the province. Despite the modest means and a manageable number of seats in the local council, the "ecoplories" succeeded in raising important topics such as disarmament and environmental protection, as reported by CNV media.

The first steps of the Greens, who were founded in Hemmoor in 1980, were anything but uncomplicated. Supported by personalities such as Gerd Rüsch, who, as a savings bank employee, ensured seriousness in the group, the newcomers fought their beliefs in the political landscape. These early Greens were particularly keen to write and used local party newspapers and even a pirate transmitter to spread their message. The event illustrated how the foundation of the party was not only a political but also a cultural movement.

Hans-Jürgen Klein and his political path

Hans-Jürgen Klein, a long-standing and active member of the Greens, illustrates the spirit of optimism of the green movement. He joined in 1998 and has been working in the Wermelskirchen Council since 1999 and since 2014 in the district council, as the information on the website of the Grünen Wermelskirchen. His focus is in the area of ​​climate and environmental protection, for which he calls for CO2 reduction by 58 percent by 2030. Klein emphasizes that mobility and hydrogen economy are crucial for the future. On this memorable day in Bülkau, what the early Greens were once and how far they came was reflected.