structural development

Politically defined timeline 

Structural change - a term that is increasingly difficult to define for me. Does it bring negative effects, is it an opportunity? Probably both. Anyone who knows me knows that I tend to look ahead. Despite all the heated debates and wild gestures, that's still useless. Just get excited I mean. Politicians have made decisions on the subject of "lignite-fired power generation".

I have to accept this first. The phase-out of coal-fired power generation is set. But what politics has also done is to define time windows and decide on financial support. Great goals are described in detail in national and international papers.  

Once again, our homeland is in the midst of structural change. Right in the middle there instead of just. Because with the above-mentioned political decision, politics has a very concrete effect on several thousand employees in Lusatia. Many companies, many livelihoods and many structures are facing major challenges - these are now called transformation processes.  

And now? 

The time chain up to 2038 is specifically defined for the Boxberg power plant site. How, when and where which funds are available, I would like to take up in later articles. Bit by bit. But what I would like to say here: The ENO has set itself the goal of playing an active role. Thanks to the support of my committees (each unanimous decision), we were able to apply for funds to increase staff for the process. And the great news - we were also able to convince the Free State of Saxony and the donor of our idea. In the district of Görlitz I know committed people with a lot of know-how in key competencies and, above all, with the will to get involved. That's good. We must not wait for "others" to make the structural change for us. We have to become active ourselves. How we support here - I would also like to explain that in further blog posts. Already now and here I look forward to your suggestions.  

Although - I will not inform alone. 

I would like to introduce one person here. In order to make the process successful, we need a very transparent information culture. Civic engagement comes from participation that takes people along and informs them. There will be setbacks, but there will also be good stories. And unfortunately I can't do all this on my own. That's why I'm looking forward to getting active support for the blog starting next week. How Jasna Zajcek feels after the first few days in the ENO, she should write to you herself... Next week.