Party Time for Democracy!: Explore the Inner Workings of Government and State Parliament in Düsseldorf
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Mark your calendars, citizens! On July 5th, the state government and the State Parliament are throwing open their doors for a live and interactive day in Düsseldorf. The reason? It's the 75th anniversary of the state constitution, baby! And the theme for this year's bash? "Hey, Democracy!" Mingle with the high-rollers of state politics, get the dirt on their daily battles, and engage in some brain-busting conversations. Sounds like a blast, huh?
But wait, there's more! The invite includes guided tours of select ministries and the State Chancellery. Want a peek behind the curtains? Well, here's your chance! And do you have burning questions for the ministers themselves? Drumroll, please...in certain dialogue formats, they'll be ready and waiting to answer your queries and tell you all about their daily grind.
Don't fancy a guided tour? No worries, there are several exhibitions to explore, and the best part? Online registration is a must-do. But if you're more of a last-minute kind of person, you can pop by the State Parliament without any prior booking.
Ever felt like participating in a political rally? If you manage to collect at least three stamps in your rally pass at the end of the day, you'll snag a little souvenir to show off to your mates.
Minister President Hendrik Wüst (CDU) had this to say: "On this open day, we show the ins and outs of state politics, how decisions are made, which hot-button issues we tackle, and encourage open discussions." Deputy Minister President Mona Neubaur (Greens) chipped in: "This event presents a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with politics, conversation being the key ingredient, especially in times when we need to defend democratic values more than ever."
Want a trip down memory lane? Check out the "Jubilee. 75 Years of Constitution NRW" exhibition at the State Parliament, which opened on June 3rd. It delves into the origins and adoption of the state constitution in 1950, as well as major milestones that shaped social life in North Rhine-Westphalia.
So grab your sneakers, folks, and get ready to soak up some politics! The open day awaits!
- State Parliament
- Düsseldorf
- Democracy
- Politics
Fun Facts:
- North Rhine-Westphalia, or NRW as the cool kids call it, was established in 1946 after the end of World War II and the fall of the Nazi dictatorship by the British military government. The Lipper joined the party in 1947.
- The state constitution became official on July 11, 1950. Talk about a big milestone, right?
- If you're curious about the exhibition at the State Parliament, note that open visitor days take place on June 9 and July 5, 2025, without any prior registration. Be there, or be square!
Mark your calendars for July 5th, as the State Parliament in Düsseldorf is opening its doors for a day focused on democracy. Engage in discussions about politics and learn about the inner workings of state government during this interactive event.
The "Jubilee. 75 Years of Constitution NRW" exhibition, open since June 3rd, provides visitors with a trip down memory lane, exploring the origins, adoption, and major milestones of the state constitution in North Rhine-Westphalia. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the history and evolution of your region's democratic system.
