Black-red-gold conquers schools: Controversy flag in the district of Göttingen

Black-red-gold conquers schools: Controversy flag in the district of Göttingen

In the district of Göttingen, there is currently a lively discourse on the flagship of public buildings, especially schools, with the Germany flag. The CDU and the AfD have submitted applications that require a permanent flagship of the national and European position. Both parties see this an important sign of the basic values ​​of a free-democratic society and for a united Europe. Andreas Körner, the CDU parliamentary group leader, emphasizes that the flags are raising a visible symbol of freedom, unity and democracy. The CDU proposes several locations, including schools and administration buildings, and consider the costs as a necessary investment in democracy. Göttinger Tageblatt presented a similarly stored application, which, however, did not mention a European position and focus more on national identity and togetherness.

Not all in the district are enthusiastic about this idea. The factions of the SPD, Greens and BSW do not see any added value in the permanent flag. Dietmar Linne expresses concerns about the green that such a measure could quickly be irrelevant. Together with Eckhard Fascher from BSW, he hopes that there is no excessive national feeling. Ingrid Rüngeling from the FWLG, on the other hand, sees parallels to other countries where the hoist of flags on public buildings is common practice.

flag boom in Germany

Similar efforts can not only be observed in the district of Göttingen. In several district administrations in Saxony-Anhalt, for example, the permanent flagship of public buildings has already been decided. This includes 23 schools that are to be raised with the Germany flag all year round - and not just on public holidays. In the districts of Mansfeld-Südharz, Burgenlandkreis, Harz and Wittenberg district, specific decisions have been made that aim to flag. The importance of national colors for democratic attitudes and cohesion are particularly emphasized. [Image] (https://www.bild.de/politik/mimer- Meimmer- und-cdu-antraege-deutschland-flaggen-bor-vor-fulen-683bb4e873dce95) reports of a similar advance in Hesse's state parliament.

The discussion about the flag is conducted throughout Germany. The federal government's flag decise regulates the use of the flags and the days provided. Important, already defined flag days are, for example, the commemoration day for the victims of terrorism or the day of commemoration for the victims of flight and displacement. Hiss flags are usually shown from sunrise to sunset. Wikipedia makes it clear that nationwide_ there is a clear structure and regulation for the flag that also takes into account many more aspect.

The committee in the district of Göttingen has now voted against the applications for permanent flag and plans to check off the topic in the next district meeting. It remains to be seen whether and how the discussion will develop.