Citizen participation policy – Majority wants Kretschmann's political style to continue
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Strong Support for Citizen Participation in Baden-WürttembergSurvey reveals 84% favor citizen involvement; 97% want continuation after the upcoming state election in 2025.
Key FactsNov 4, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Winfried Kretschmann introduced new citizen participation formats such as forums after controversies around Stuttgart 21.
- A University of Hohenheim survey of 2,500 people found widespread approval for the 'politics of being heard'.
- Implementation faces criticism, especially from AfD supporters demanding greater direct influence on decisions.
- CDU candidate Manuel Hagel favors maintaining these participation methods even if the government changes.
Being heard does not always mean being heeded.— Winfried Kretschmann, the Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, speaks about the challenges of citizen participation.
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