FDP honors Lothar Krause: 10 years of use for Mettenberg!

FDP honors Lothar Krause: 10 years of use for Mettenberg!

Last week a particularly honorable moment was celebrated in the political landscape of Biberach. The FDP district chairman Dr. During a festive event, Gerd Reichert presented the golden badge of honor and a certificate to Lothar Krause, a long -standing and meritorious member of the Free Democratic Party. Krause has committed himself intensively over the years and was active as a district chairman, candidate for the state parliament, treasurer, deputy district chairman and for around ten years as mayor of Mettenberg.

During his acceptance speech, Krause looked back on his time in the party and local politics. Particular attention was paid to the many prominent visitors, whom he was able to welcome in the course of his career, including the legendary Hans-Dietrich Genscher, who appeared on the Biberacher Marktplatz. Genscher, a political professional through and through, was active for over seven decades and significantly shaped German politics during this time, both as a member of the Bundestag and in various ministerial functions.

a life for politics

Hans-Dietrich Genscher, born in 1927, went to the west from the GDR in 1952 and joined the FDP. He was soon elected to the Bundestag and took over the office of Federal Minister of the Interior in 1969. He filled this office at a time that was characterized by political uncertainty and the threat of terrorism. Genscher was known for his far -sighted approach in foreign policy and for his efforts to protect environmental protection in Germany.

has become known not only by his political offices, but also through his charismatic manner. Despite his extensive influences, he is often perceived as pale in historiography. In a standard work on the Cold War, it is only mentioned twice, which seems rather unusual compared to its influence. Nevertheless, Genscher is considered one of the most popular politicians in the Federal Republic.

Farewell and legacy

After his surprising retreat from active politics in 1992, what the FDP fell into a crisis, Genscher remained an estimated consultant and became honorary chairman of his party in 1993. He played a central role, especially in the context of German unity, by campaigning for a pan -European embedding of Germany and the inviolability of the Polish western border. His life path and political career are an impressive example of the challenges and successes of a politician in an international context.

his death in April 2016 left a large gap in the political landscape. Genscher was honored posthumously with a state act, which underlines his influence and commitment to the Federal Republic of Germany. While politics develops and new challenges come, the legacy of Genscher and the many politicians such as Lothar Krause, who have campaigned for the community, remains an inspiring memory of the importance of commitment and responsibility in the political world.