Feb 19 • 15:07 UTC 🇩🇪 Germany SZ

Municipal Election: Voting Recommendation in the Interest of Grandchildren

The 'Omas for Future' campaign urges voters in Bavaria to prioritize climate protection in the upcoming municipal elections on March 8, emphasizing the impact of their choices on future generations.

In the lead-up to the Bavarian municipal elections on March 8, the 'Omas for Future' group is actively campaigning under the slogan 'For Your Grandchildren – Vote for the Future.' They target voters, particularly those over 50 who make up 56% of the electorate nationwide, highlighting their pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future for younger generations. Ingeborg Köstner, a representative from the group in Germering, emphasizes that this demographic's voting behavior will significantly influence the environmental conditions for their descendants.

Scientists from respected institutions, including the German Physical Society and the German Meteorological Society, have recently warned that humanity is on track for a three-degree global temperature increase by 2050. This alarming prediction underlines the urgent need for political action, which the 'Omas for Future' campaign advocates for. They argue that a responsible, transparent, and courageous political approach is needed to address the climate crisis and secure a viable planet for future generations.

As part of their activism, the group has organized an action week from February 21 to 28, in conjunction with the municipal elections. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the implications of voting decisions, particularly in urban areas where local policies can significantly impact climate efforts. The campaign encourages older voters to consider the environmental legacy they leave behind for their grandchildren, framing the electoral decision as one deeply connected to the planet's future health and sustainability.

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