Steinmeier lends the order of merit: Neuruppiner celebrate local heroes!

Steinmeier lends the order of merit: Neuruppiner celebrate local heroes!

Neuruppin, Deutschland - Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier moved his official seat from July 1 to 3, 2025 to Neuruppin. The great Highlight of his visit will be the award of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, which will take place on July 3 in the Kulturkirche. Seven committed citizens from Neuruppin and the surrounding area are honored for their outstanding achievements. Like Zeit.de , Steinmeier honors people with this order who are committed to promoting children and adolescents, the support of older people as well as the integration work.

It should be emphasized that the excellent people not only come from Neuruppin. The honored also includes three women and four men from different regions of Brandenburg who are actively involved in local politics and in the field of cultural heritage. The honor takes place as part of the "Local State of Germany" series, which gives Steinmeier the opportunity to maintain direct contact with the citizens and to understand the challenges of everyday life. According to the bundespraesident.de

the honored at a glance

The selection of the excellent is diverse and reflects the commitment in society. Among the honored are:

• Dr. Almut Götz, Neuruppin
• Dr. Karl-Heinz Götz, Neuruppin
• Thomas Heidemann, Neuruppin
• Michael Landeck, Neuruppin
• Gabriele Lettow, Neuruppin
• Sigrid Schumacher, Zernitz-Lohm
• Jürgen Sternbeck, Fehrbellin

a full program for Steinmeier

The visit of the Federal President provides comprehensive activities. In addition to the award ceremony, there will be encounters with local politicians, he will visit the technical relief organization and have discussions with students. The program also includes the exchange of combating domestic violence at the district court and a meeting with the canoe club. Finally, the stay is rounded off with a dragon boat ride on Lake Ruppin.

The acceptance of the Order of Merit has increased steadily in recent years. As can be read on the website Kregg.de , suggestions for the award at various institutions can be submitted. It also describes which documents are needed to propose a person for the Order of Merit.

The accreditation for the press representatives ends on June 24, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. and is made by email to the press office of the Federal Presidential Office. Removations are excluded, which underlines the importance of the event again.

Steinmeier thanks all those who tirelessly contribute to the common good and shows how important volunteering is in our society.