Work strategies for everyone, as proposed by Marcel Kreutz
In a significant move towards social inclusion, Marcel Kreutz, the SPD and Green Party mayoral candidate, has invited the public to a discussion round on affordable and good housing, as well as the creation of opportunities for work for all, in Bergisch Gladbach on August 21, 2025, at Coworking GL.
Kreutz, who is running for mayor, has been vocal about his commitment to making work a means for participation, dignity, and future for every citizen of Bergisch Gladbach. As part of this commitment, he has proposed the establishment of a municipal "Alliance for Work and Participation" to foster cooperation with various actors.
One of the key initiatives Kreutz has put forward is the creation of a municipal specialist team "Transitions and Participation" to support cases with particular needs. This team will work to better network existing offers and create new paths for disadvantaged groups.
In addition, Kreutz has advocated for the development of a municipal training program for young people without qualifications or with particular needs. The city will also become an employer with responsibility, employing long-term unemployed individuals in the municipal sector.
To address the challenges faced by people with special needs in finding employment, Kreutz has discussed the importance of cooperation with companies to establish low-threshold entry models. He has also proposed support for language acquisition, mobility, childcare, and digital competencies.
The event "Creating Opportunities: Paths to Work for All" attracted many interested parties, including experts in social work, politically engaged citizens, and affected citizens. The subsequent discussion revealed that the problems are known, the solutions are on the table, and what's needed now is political will and binding cooperations to make a difference.
Kreutz has also emphasized the need for better data and transparency, with regular municipal labor market reports expected to help achieve this. The city administration will also cooperate closely with the municipal integration center to ensure a coordinated approach to employment and social inclusion.
In a show of his unwavering commitment, Kreutz has stated that he wants to take responsibility as mayor to ensure no one is overlooked or given up on in Bergisch Gladbach. The event, which promises to be a significant step towards creating opportunities for all, is expected to set a positive example for the city's future.
- Marcel Kreutz, the SPD and Green Party mayoral candidate, plans to address the issue of career development by proposing a municipal training program for young people without qualifications or with particular needs, and by committing the city to employ long-term unemployed individuals in the municipal sector as part of his policy for education and self-development.
- In the realm of policy and legislation, Kreutz has proposed the establishment of a municipal specialist team "Transitions and Participation" to support cases with particular needs, with the aim of fostering cooperation and creating new paths for disadvantaged groups.
- In the realm of general news, the discussions around affordable and good housing, the creation of opportunities for work for all, and the alliance for work and participation have garnered attention, particularly in the context of upcoming politics in Bergisch Gladbach.
