Steinmeier in Rehfelde: A look at the future of rural meeting spaces!

Steinmeier in Rehfelde: A look at the future of rural meeting spaces!

On June 25, 2025 the time has come: Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will visit the community of Rehfelde near Strausberg. Under the umbrella of the Family Center of Culture e.V., he will recognize the great importance of meeting places for social interaction in rural regions. This visit promises to be not only a celebratory event, but also an intensive exchange about challenges and opportunities in rural areas. That reports Moz.de.

Particular attention is paid to the projects of Kultus e.V., which has made a name for itself through its committed work in youth welfare and community work. Since 2013, numerous returnee projects have been launched to counteract migration from rural areas. “The cultural association is an important meeting place for locals, newcomers and returnees,” emphasizes Steinmeier, and no one is isolated here. These returnee projects not only offer a home for returnees, but also a variety of activities such as parent cafés, film evenings or concerts.

Insights into the club's work

Visitors can look forward to a varied program. Starting with a warm welcome from Carolin Schönwald, chairwoman of Kultus e.V., there will also be a stage program that includes, among other things, a poetry slam. Steinmeier has announced his intention to talk to the association's full-time and volunteer employees and to get to know the various meeting places. Discussions about mobility, gentrification and participation are planned. This gives Steinmeier the opportunity to experience the challenges of rural life first hand and to talk to the region's mayors about solutions, reports bundespraesident.de.

The importance of open meeting places cannot be emphasized enough. Such places make a significant contribution to the vitality and stability of rural regions. They are not reserved for many groups; rather, they often arise unplanned and offer spontaneous gatherings that promote personal connection and community cohesion. The Kultus e.V. is an example of this development and thus makes a valuable contribution to the attractiveness of rural life, as a study by Technical University of Munich clarified.

The way into the future

At a time when many rural communities are struggling with challenges such as migration and gentrification, the work of associations like Kultus e.V. becomes even more important. The exchange between returnees, locals and newcomers shows how important active cooperation is in this region. Steinmeier's visit not only represents an appreciation for the work done, but also a call to focus on the importance of such meeting places.

For media representatives, accreditation for this high-profile visit ends on June 18, 2025. You must register in time to be able to take a front-row seat. Arrival at the venue must be at least 45 minutes before the start of the program due to security checks.