High school students dive into Thuringia's politics with parliament visit
A group of high school students from Vacha recently visited the Thuringian state parliament. The trip, organised by their teacher, gave them a firsthand look at how regional politics works.
The pupils spent time exploring the parliament building and even watched a live debate from the public gallery. Their visit also included an unexpected extended chat with a local politician.
The excursion began when Ariane Bassiner-Müller, the class teacher for 9b, accepted an invitation from CDU legislator Martin Henkel. Originally, the students were scheduled for a short 30-minute meeting with him. But the discussion stretched to nearly an hour as the pupils asked questions and shared their views.
During their time at the parliament, the students took a guided tour of the complex. They saw key areas of the building and learned about its role in Thuringia’s government. The highlight came when they observed a plenary session from the visitors’ gallery, watching lawmakers debate in real time.
The trip gave the Vacha students a closer look at political processes in their region. They left with a better understanding of the state parliament’s work after their tour and extended discussion. The experience also showed how direct engagement with lawmakers can go beyond the planned schedule.
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