Politics for the elderly: Peter Stephan elected as a deputy!

Politics for the elderly: Peter Stephan elected as a deputy!

At the State Delegate Assembly of the Senior Union Hesse on June 13, 2025 in Heusenstamm, an important step for the political participation of older people was taken. The focus was on a change in federal politics and the new elections of the board. Peter Stephan from Mörlenbach was elected deputy state chairman, while Kurt Wiegel from Vogelsberg was confirmed in his position as the state chairman. Hans-Dieter Niepötter from Bürstadt will then check the cash register of the Hessen senior citizens' Union.

At the meeting, applications and concerns were also discussed that serve to support our older fellow citizens. So Peter Stephan brought a resolution to the introduction of a family care allowance that was given unanimous approval. This is to be discussed at the Federal Delegate Assembly. The proposal of Federal Minister of Family Affairs Karin Prien found broad support, as the state chairman emphasized, and is intended to serve as a wage replacement service for caring relatives. Kurt Wiegel called for reliable financing for this concern and explained how important it is to appreciate the concerns of caring relatives.

political participation of senior citizens

The political participation of older citizens: inside is a central topic that is not only gained in Hesse, but is becoming more important nationwide. The Federal Working Group of Senior Corporations (Bagso) publishes a position paper entitled "Co -decision and help shape", which confirms the right to actively participate in political and social life. The call to strengthen the participation is an important step to interfere and take responsibility.

The interests of the senior: inside is diverse and ranges from securing medical care in rural areas to age -appropriate living and securing the future of the pensions. In Hesse, the CDU senior union is actively involved in addressing these topics. The aim is to ensure mobility and participation in local public transport, especially in rural areas, where a reliable connection is often essential.

claims and future prospects

Another central point of the meeting was the discussion about digitization. The topic of "digital only" was considered inadequate for the needs of the older generation, and it was suggested that the CDU should use responsibility in the Federal Ministry of Education, Family, Women, Seniors and Youth to act accordingly. The high proportion of voters from senior citizenship for the CDU was seen as a strong sign that must be heard.

Guests and speakers paid tribute to the commitment of the older generation and asked to stand up for their concerns. This is considered crucial to firmly anchor the interests of senior: inside the political agenda. The meeting was therefore not only a place of election, but also a platform to discuss future challenges together and to develop solutions.

For Hesse, it is essential to strengthen the voices of the older generation in all social areas. The decision -makers are required to create a network for the networking of senior citizens 'topics and to promote senior citizens' representatives so that the older citizens can actively help shape inside the political landscape. Viernheim online reported that progress has already been made in this regard, but there is still a lot to do.

cooperation projects such as the Altenparlaments in Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania set positive accents here and could serve as role models for future initiatives. One thing is certain: the political voice of the elderly has to become louder and the commitment continues.