Cancellation of the Gathering of the Wiesbaden International Counselors
In a surprising turn of events, the Foreigners' Council meeting in Wiesbaden, scheduled for July 2nd, has been cancelled at short notice. The reasons behind this sudden cancellation remain unclear, as search results do not provide specific information. The cancellation also has implications for discussions on the name change of the committee, honoring the guest worker generation, and the controversial topic of deportation practices in Wiesbaden.
The Foreigners' Council, a committee that convenes to discuss matters concerning foreign residents in Wiesbaden, has been advocating for a name change, with many members feeling that the term "foreigner" is outdated and discriminatory. A name change could make a new self-understanding visible and be more than symbolic.
The agenda for the cancelled meeting also included discussions on honoring the first generation of guest workers, but the details of the planned award are yet to be discussed. The council aims to make human fates visible in the discussion about deportations, a topic that has been a subject of controversy.
On a positive note, the public is invited to the Foreign Advisory Board meeting on April 1st. Key topics for discussion include the 2026 Foreign Advisory Board elections, the Refugee and Migration Congress, and measures to prevent fake news and hate speech. The public question hour was also cancelled, leaving questions unanswered.
The Foreigners' Council is set to convene tonight, February 12th. The agenda includes discussions on the "2025 Goal", the 2022 budget plan, and the state theater's cooperation request. The second Culture Council election in 2020 was done by mail-in ballot, unlike political elections, where you still need to request your ballot.
While the reasons for the cancellation of the July meeting are yet to be disclosed, the public is encouraged to keep an eye on local Wiesbaden municipal announcements, council press releases, or news sources focused on regional political developments for more information.
- The cancellation of the Foreigners' Council meeting has raised questions about the council's policy-and-legislation discussions, including the controversial topic of deportation practices in Wiesbaden, and the planned name change, which aims to honor the first generation of guest workers.
- In light of the cancelled meeting, the public is invited to follow updates from local news sources focused on general-news, municipal announcements, or council press releases to stay informed about the upcoming discussions on the "2025 Goal", the 2022 budget plan, and other matters of interest to foreign residents in Wiesbaden.
