Citizens' initiative Deinzirkwest: Mönchengladbach's new voice for change!

Citizens' initiative Deinzirkwest: Mönchengladbach's new voice for change!

On April 23, 2025, the voters were founded in Mönchengladbach: Inner Group Deinzirkwest, as Lokalklick.eu . The group has set itself the goal of representing the interests of the citizens in the Mönchengladbach West district council regardless of the party. The newly decided group statute and the choice of a board mark a first important step towards a stronger citizen participation in the political events on site.

Erik Jansen, who was elected as 1st chairman, has worked for the left in the West District Representation since 2012, but ended his membership in the party in February 2025. Jansen now wants to focus on real district work and has gained awareness in the past through various initiatives in the region. Among other things, he has campaigned for the creation of a roof for pupils at the Rheindahlstraße bus stop and planned improvements in the traffic flow in Rheindahl.

goals and commitment

Die Voter: Inner group has set itself the task of improving the quality of life in the district. Important topics are:

• ecological upgrading, greening and planting public places
• Reduction of noise
• Improvement of social topics, especially affordable living space
• Strengthening the district's decision by a citizen: Interior budget

In order to achieve these goals, the group will seek committed supporters who want to participate in the establishment assembly to determine the candidacies. Interested parties can contact the email address kontakt@deinbeinbezirkest.de contact.

The foundation of initiatives such as the Deinzirkwest Group can also be considered in the context of the upcoming Bundestag election and the associated voter interests. According to bundescheBeiterin.de , a precise recording of the voices and a differentiated evaluation according to gender and annual groups of birth is important for the choice. Official ballots are used here, which are provided with distinction prints.

In order to promote the turnout, various measures are taken, such as the sorting of the ballot papers by population groups and the determination of invalidity. These regulations, stated in Section 5 (2) of the WSStatG, should help to ensure a transparent and comprehensible electoral system.

The foundation of such groups can be seen as an example of the citizens' will in political processes, especially in times of increasing uncertainties and political upheavals. In Mönchengladbach, the voters: Inner group Deinzirkwest offers a platform for participation, which focuses on specific concerns and at the same time positions itself independently. Further information on the political structure can also be read in the detailed study of the