Frank-Walter Steinmeier's Town Stop: Stadtallendorf on the "Local Time Germany" Tour
Steinmeier Stops By Stadtallendorf Train Station - Waiting for "local arrival" at Stadtallendorf station (for Steinmeier)
Get ready for Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's three-day visit to little gem, Stadtallendorf in Central Hesse, starting March 18th, 2025. His agenda? A deep dive into integration, migration, historical accountability, and industrial transformation. This stop is part of the "Local Time Germany" series, an endeavor to explore regions beyond the metropoles.
- Stadtallendorf
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier
- Central Hesse
- Germany
- Integration
Over the years, Stadtallendorf has been a melting pot of diversity, with residents hailing from 84 nations, making it a shining example of successful integration. Steinmeier will discuss the importance of embracing and contributing to the community, appreciating the lived integration he experiences during his visits[1][2].
During his stay, the president will:
- Boxing Gym and Youth Hub: Drop in on a mixed-nationality boxing workout where Steinmeier will chat with young athletes and encourage their questions[1][2].
- Ferrero and Fritz Winter: Tour industrial sites, Ferrero and Fritz Winter, to tackle modern transformations and technological advancements[1].
- Memorial Site and Military Personnel: Lay a wreath at the Münchmühle Concentration Camp Memorial Site and converse with soldiers from the Herrenwald Kaserne about historical accountability and the significance of remembrance culture[1][2].
Steinmeier acknowledges the necessity of confronting Stadtallendorf's complex history, given its origins on the site of Europe's largest munitions factory, employing many forced laborers during the Second World War. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging this past and assuming collective responsibility[2].
The "Local Time Germany" series aims to understand perspectives from citizens across various German regions. Steinmeier seeks to gain a better grasp of the challenges and opportunities of each region through open and respectful conversations[2]. In Stadtallendorf, the focus will be on integration, migration, and grappling with the past[1][2].
In the heart of Central Hesse, the diverse town of Stadtallendorf, known for its integration success with residents from 84 nations, will be the host for Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's visit in March 2025. During his stay, Steinmeier will relocate to the town as part of the "Local Time Germany" series, engaging in discussions on integration, migration, historical accountability, and industrial transformation. Among his scheduled stops are the boxing gym and youth hub, the industrial sites Ferrero and Fritz Winter, and the Münchmühle Concentration Camp Memorial Site, where he will lay a wreath and converse with local military personnel about maintaining a culture of remembrance. Steinmeier's visit underscores the importance of acknowledging Stadtallendorf's complex history, which includes its past as a site for Europe's largest munitions factory employing forced laborers during the Second World War.
