New Year's reception in Idar-Oberstein: Focus on challenges and honors

New Year's reception in Idar-Oberstein: Focus on challenges and honors

The New Year's reception in Idar-Oberstein, which took place on Sunday, was an important event for the local community. Around 400 guests, including representatives from politics and business, gathered at the Idar-Oberstein trade fair to start the new year together. The event was organized by the city of Idar-Oberstein, the artillery school and the nearby newspaper and was musically underlined by a saxophone quartet of the Army Music Corps Koblenz and the vocal group Bachwagge, which is dedicated to maintaining the domestic song. According to Antenne KH , Mayor Frank Frühauf held a speech in which he illuminated the challenges in front of which the municipalities are currently.

In his speech, Frühauf emphasized that the financial scope would be increasingly restricted by economic uncertainties and increasing stress. This led to an intensive discussion in the city council and the administration of sustainable budget consolidation. The aim of these efforts is to secure the necessary investments for the future of the city. The mayor also emphasized the importance of a strong local economy, which was crucial for jobs, prosperity, social peace and cultural development.

social cohesion and volunteering

In another point, he called on to strengthen social cohesion. A central topic was the importance of volunteering, which was emphasized as an expression of solidarity and humanity. Early announced to improve the framework conditions for companies in order to consolidate the economic basis of the city. The city administration also reports on honors that took place during the reception. The Medal of Honor of the Bundeswehr was awarded to Stabs -Freit Luisa Appelfelder and Oberstabfreiter Jan Borisov, who were awarded for their above -average services in the area of ​​care.

Another highlight of the event was the awarding of the Promotion Prize for Art and Culture of the City of Idar-Oberstein, which went to the band Speedbottles in 2024. This honor underlines the recognition of creative work in the region. The festive evening found its sociable end in the foyer, where snacks and drinks were available and the guests could use the opportunity to exchange and build new contacts.

The return of the New Year's reception after a two -year pandemy break gives hope for positive developments in the community. At the same time, in the speech by editor -in -chief Lars Hennemann, the importance of a defensive democracy and the need for respect for the Bundeswehr were addressed. Hennemann demanded a new discussion culture in society. Antenne KH refers to these aspects as essential points that shaped the assembly both emotionally and in terms of content.

Overall, the New Year's reception in Idar-Oberstein became a symbol of the departure, in which both challenges and opportunities for the future were discussed. The participation of numerous citizens and the lively discussions afterwards illustrate the commitment of the community to actively contribute to the city's developments