New state representative Ottmar von Holtz: Departure for Leine-Weser!
New state representative Ottmar von Holtz: Departure for Leine-Weser!
Oldenburg, Deutschland - On June 30, 2025, an important day for regional state development in Lower Saxony is. In a ceremonial handover in Hildesheim, regional minister Melanie Walter said goodbye to the previous state representative Frauke Patzke. From July 1, 2025, this will take the position of the State Secretary in the Lower Saxony Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection after Dr. Michael Marahrens retires. Walter praised Patzke's commitment and creative impulses for structural development in the region, which she has set since taking office in December 2022.
During her time, Frauke Patzke, as the state representative, set big priorities in the areas of future regions, specialist alliance and moor protection. Her successor, Ottmar von Holtz, was unanimously proposed for the takeover of the office. Walter describes by Holtz as an experienced personality that will continue the successful work of his predecessor. Von Holtz not only brings his experience from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Nutrition, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, but also served as a member of the district council and as a member of a member of the state and federal level.The role of the office for regional state development
In Lower Saxony, there have been four regional state development offices since 2014 that initiate and coordinate regional development concepts and funding projects. These offices act as approval bodies for programs such as "leaders", "village development" and "Zile". The argument has been carrying out independent support activities since 2017 and are also involved in new projects. A special focus is on rural development, where targeted support is offered to secure the attractiveness of small cities and villages as places of residence.
The state government has recognized the need to promote rural spaces in a targeted manner, especially in view of the challenges of demographic change. With the support of programs from the European Agricultural Fund and national funds, the relevance of these offices to promote cultural heritage and the preservation of nature and landscape increases. Ottmar von Holtz emphasizes the role of rural areas for the success of Lower Saxony and sees economic success and social cohesion as a central goals of his term. According to the Minister of Agriculture Miriam Staudte, the rural area is of crucial importance for the entire state.
the look ahead
With the transition from Patzke to Von Holtz, regional development in Lower Saxony faces new challenges and opportunities. The coming months will show how the new impulses and experiences of von Holtz, together with the established programs and support from offices and state government, will shape the development of rural areas. The close cooperation between the ministry and regional offices is a key to the successful implementation of projects that continue to keep life in rural areas alive.
For the citizens: Inside Lower Saxony, it remains exciting to observe how the new accents and measures will shape the future of their homeland. It is obvious that there is still a lot going on! For more information, the website of [Hildesheimer Press] (https://hildesheimer-presse.de/2025/06/30/amtsuebergung-in-le-weser-ottmar-von-holtz-ist-neuer- Landesbährter/), [Lower Saxony Ministry] (https://www.ml.Niedersachsen.de/Pressemitteilungen/kabinett-get-glunes-licht-fur-neue-Staatsetarin-im-Landwirtschaft-242636.html) and [offices for regional State development] (https://www.arl-we.niedersachsen.de/startsite/foerderung_projekte/structurderderung_laendliche_raum/laendliche- und--------laendliche-ist-in-der- der-chwerpunkt-tes-des-des-des-des-dam).
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