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“Choice does matter – I shape the future.”
Dirk Röhrborn
Heribert Heckschen
Statement spots
Robert W. Czajkowski
DIVERSITY for tolerance and openness
Managing Director of Terrot Textilmaschinen GmbH in Chemnitz, Chairman of the Board of Wirtschaft für ein Weltoffenes Sachsen e. V.
As an employer from Saxony, we are called upon to take a clear stance on the key issues of our time vis-à-vis our international business partners, employees and the local public. For me, responsibility, openness and tolerance are part of freedom, democracy and prosperity.
Sebastian Krumbiegel
TAKE A LOOK for democracy and civil courage
Singer and frontman of the band Die Prinzen in Leipzig
Sebastian Krumbiegel is actively committed to democracy and civil courage. His book Courage – why a life with attitude is good for you was published in 2017. The hit “Democracy is female” was created in 2019. “She’s a cool lady and she deserves that we care about her and sing about her…”, says Krumbiegel.
Michaela Koschak
TOGETHER for the meaning of life
Freelancer for MDR, weather expert for Norddeutscher Rundfunk, columnist for the T-Online news portal on weather, climate and sustainability
What is the meaning of life? Be happy! What are the prerequisites for this? Listen to the wake-up call from the freelance meteorologist for MDR, NDR, RBB and ARD for the magazine “Brisant”, Michaela Koschak. Why we need to take action now.
Dr. Jacqueline Schönfelder
COMMUNITY for a higher level of health in democracies
VP & Site Director GSK in Dresden, Board of Directors Wirtschaft für ein Weltoffenes Sachsen e. V.
Democratic governments show a better level of health. However, it takes our commitment and our community to strengthen and defend democracy as the basis of our prosperity.
Frank Rosberger
COMMITMENT to social cohesion as a pillar of democracy
Organizational development and project management at FR in-change in Dresden
Our member, Frank Rosberger, is also a member of the Saxony state board of Mehr Demokratie e.V. “Social cohesion is one of the most important pillars of democracy, and we need to strengthen it right now”.
Dirk Röhrborn
CONFIDENCE in our democracy
Chairman of the Executive Committee of the industry association Silicon Saxony, member of the Executive Committee of the digital association Bitkom
“There are no simple answers to complex questions.” But what is needed is trust. Customers need reliability, investors need planning security. And the people, regardless of their origin, who want to live and work here need the confidence that they are really welcome here. This trust is based on our democracy. Without democracy, without the rule of law, without Europe, there will be neither freedom nor prosperity for all of us here in Saxony. We still enjoy great trust all over the world.
Laura Ziegler
GETTING TOGETHER for discussions and exchanges
Corporate Communications
SachsenEnergie AG in Dresden
Laura Ziegler hopes that we can get back into conversation with each other, in an exchange that helps us move forward and allows for other opinions. There are no easy answers to any of the current challenges.
Felix Räuber
LISTENING for a strong, homeland-conscious and cosmopolitan democracy
Singer, composer, producer
Felix Räuber is a musician and actor who became known as the singer of the Dresden band Polarkreis 18.
With his musical journey of discovery “How does home sound, how does Saxony sound?”, Räuber took a dive into Saxon soundscapes: from Dresden to the Ore Mountains, the Sorbian settlement area and Leipzig to the German-Polish border region, he explored individual cultural areas that make Saxony a diverse and universal place. Listen to his wake-up call for a strong, homeland-conscious and cosmopolitan democracy.
Jana Luntz
WELTOFFENHEIT for more respect and appreciation
Director of Nursing, Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital Dresden
At Dresden University Hospital, we not only care for our patients, but also for democratic values: people from over 95 nations work, teach and research together. Appreciating, supporting and integrating them unites us and our values.
Jörg Dittrich, Dr. Andreas Brzezinski
Rooted and open to the world for more TOGETHER and craftsmanship
Dresden Chamber of Crafts
We should come together more as a society. We need open discussions and critical debates in order to find a social consensus from different opinions. The skilled trades and society need a location with a firm and democratic foundation.
Ines Fröhlich
THANKFULNESS for what we have achieved
Born in Chemnitz, State Government Commissioner for Digitalization
Let us once again appreciate the positive impact of what we have achieved – and what we fought for in 1989 – and be proud and grateful for: a job, a car, an apartment, vacation destinations, absolute freedom of movement, opinion and travel, the diversity on the shelves and the political diversity of the democratic parties. Exercise the basic rights for which we took to the streets in 1990! Go and vote.
Dr. Markus Schotters
Democracy means FREEDOM
UnternehmerWege in Dresden
Separation of powers as a cornerstone of democracy ensures that power is limited
and allows freedom and equality. Germany is one of the freest countries in the world –
especially with regard to our freedom of the press, freedom of expression and the right to demonstrate.
This precious treasure must be protected and preserved.
Martin Dulig
RECOGNITION for what has been achieved
Born in Plauen, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Wirtschaft für ein Weltoffenes Sachsen e. V.
We have all faced major challenges in recent years, but we have been able to grow from them. In times of crisis and challenge, it is important to stick together, support each other and be there for each other. Solidarity is crucial in difficult times as it reminds us that we are stronger together. Let’s appreciate what we have achieved and continue to promote the positive. We have every right to be proud of ourselves. Let’s remain an open, united and progressive country. Our future lies in working together.
Anne Fritsch
DIVERSITY enriches
Advisor at the Immigration Information Center in Leipzig
Leipzig is one of the most liveable cities in Europe. Cities are the epitome of diversity.
Diversity is crowned with success when encounters and exchange are lived and it is one of the building blocks of success in a vibrant democratic society. We want to preserve this diversity and it is therefore important to stand up for it. At the Immigration Information Centers, we support employers and international people seeking advice on their way to living diversity sustainably and this enriches our work every day.
Nils Aldag
DIVERSITY creates the future
Co-founder and CEO of Sunfire GmbH in Dresden
DIVERSITY creates the future
“Without the skilled workers who come to us, Sunfire’s economic success would most likely not be possible,” says Aldag. Diversity has positive effects on innovative strength and therefore on economic success, because our economy thrives on the skills, knowledge and creativity of all employees, regardless of their origin, gender, sexual orientation or religion. We secure our economic future through cohesion, openness and freedom.
Sabine Skwara
CONTRIBUTE to our democracy
Head of Health Policy GSK in Dresden
Social change does not happen on its own; it requires people who act in a reflective manner. Democracy means being able to participate in decision-making and co-determination. Through elections or membership in parties, associations or citizens’ initiatives, every individual can get involved in political decisions. Let us be aware of our responsibility and help determine the direction of Saxony.
Thomas Wolf
For more DIALOGUE
publizer GmbH, diesachsen.de
Thomas Wolf would like to see more objective communication. After all, democracy thrives on dialog, exchange and compromise. “We should remain open and respectful and listen carefully in order to understand.” We are facing these crisis-ridden times with a positive attitude and confidence.
Black Knight GmbH
FREEDOM needs security
Leipzig security company
For Black Knight GmbH, a Leipzig-based security company with an international and intercultural workforce, our German democracy is an incredible achievement that is appreciated all the more because of our own experiences of flight and arbitrariness. The protection that the employees here in Saxony experience and give us through their work is a valuable asset that everyone should be aware of.
Dr. Jutta Matreux
Open for DIVERSITY
Wacker Chemie AG, Nünchritz
Diversity enriches and advances us as a society, because new paths are created through discourse.
A respectful attitude towards all individuals forms the basis for exchange, dialog and debate.
Markus Windisch
PEERS for elections
Peerox GmbH, Dresden
The English word “peer” stands for equal or our equal. You too can be a peer.
Go and vote!
Dr. Stephan Lowis
Voting for the FUTURE
envia Mitteldeutsche Energie AG, Chemnitz
Shape your future by voting.
Because: if you don’t make up your mind, I’ll leave you.
Your democracy
Dr. Ing. Claudia Jahn-Wolf and the Topas GmbH team
Standing up for WELTOFFENHEIT
Topas GmbH
The Managing Director is clearly positioning herself to join our association. Thank you very much. We look forward to working together.
Declaration on joining the association Wirtschaft für ein weltoffenes Sachsen e. V.
By joining the association “Wirtschaft für ein weltoffenes Sachsen”, Topas is positioning itself as an internationally active and cosmopolitan company in Saxony. We want the trust of our foreign business partners in the Saxon economy to grow and be strengthened. Saxony should bear the label “cosmopolitan” for customers, suppliers and employees.
This is linked to a clear yes to the European Union and the euro, the basis of our economic success and our future security. Openness to the world implies a welcoming culture towards all people, regardless of their background, as long as they abide by our laws.
Michael Kretschmer
For democracy and WELFARE
Good and great things emerge from what we have in common.
Only together and in cooperation can we muster the strength and power we need,
to defend prosperity and democracy in order to leave our children a positive future.
Read the press release from the Saxon State Chancellery here.
Dr. Christian Heedt
SUCCESSFUL management for the future
How can we look positively to the future again?
What will it take to ensure that we don’t leave our children a pile of rubble?
Making wishes is just more blatant.
Markus H. Michalow, Arne Laß
VALUATION for productive results
When supporting start-ups and company successions, we see how soft facts such as an open, tolerant culture in which employees are valued and encouraged can significantly increase commitment, productivity and therefore business results
. Similarly, an appreciative, respectful working environment can help to retain talent and attract new employees.
Dr. Wilhelm Stein
Openness and tolerance for CHOICE
CEO, founder and managing director of Sunmaxx PVT GmbH
We are now setting the course for a sustainable, resilient Saxony.
I want to live in a state that offers modern companies and jobs, that is economically well positioned
and safe, and where values such as openness, tolerance and social responsibility are lived.
And that’s why I’m on the ballot for AusWAHL!
Mathias Lipsky
COMPROMISE and commitment to intercultural exchange
Branch Manager Funk Group GmbH
Funk insurance brokers live intercultural exchange 1,650 times worldwide. Attitude thrives on action, just as democracy thrives on listening, exchange, compromise and the commitment of each individual.
Goetz Ahmelmann
STABLE framework conditions for a democracy
CEO Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG
Stable framework conditions characterize our democratic constitutional state. Saxony’s connection to the world is of central importance. More innovative strength, more competitiveness, more diversity leads to greater prosperity. Only a united Saxony is capable of acting and can tackle the challenges of our time.
Prof. Thomas Edig
DEMOCRACY and freedom for development
Managing Director Volkswagen AG
Volkswagen Sachsen stands for an open society, respect and tolerance and is firmly opposed to hatred and xenophobia. We are committed to a culture of mutual respect and appreciation. With more than 12,000 employees, Volkswagen Saxony is the largest private employer in the Free State of Saxony. People from more than 35 nationalities work at our three sites. We produce more than a quarter of a million cars every year, which are sold in more than 30 countries worldwide. Without internationality and free exchange across national borders, our hard-earned prosperity is at risk. Especially in these challenging times, it is important to strengthen social cohesion rather than divide. Democracy and freedom cannot be taken for granted. Therefore: Make use of your right to vote. Only those who go to the polls can have a say in Saxony’s development.
Prof. Markus Michael
Saxony for a rich CULTURE
Managing Director texulting GmbH
Saxony’s inventions and successes are also based on its numerous global collaborations and networks. We should therefore do everything we can to cultivate our democratic values such as openness and exchange.
Dr. Dirk Pamparin
Respect and TOLERANCE for cohesion
Chairman of the Management Board of Apogepha Arzneimittel GmbH
The history of Apogepha has become a success in recent years, which would not have been possible without basic democratic conditions in Saxony. Dirk Pamperin would like to see this state continue to develop with tolerance, respect and social cohesion.
Sabine Müller Gora and Raphael Noack
Democratic values as a foundation
Managing Director and Managing Director Energieforen Leipzig GmbH
Democratic values are the foundation of our common future, which we must actively shape. Populist and extremist positions threaten this foundation and therefore our future. Respectful, democratic and tolerant coexistence is crucial to creating an inclusive society. We are actively committed to a cosmopolitan and democratic future, support our employees and are involved in the Wirtschaft für ein weltoffenes Sachsen association. Instead of complaining, we want to act and shape a future worth living together.
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#ichstehaufausWAHL
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To share and discuss: From today, our spots will be broadcast on the big screen at the Film Nights in Dresden. Here is the original for all those who don’t have the pleasure of visiting us.
Let’s come together at the film nights to look back with pride and gratitude on what we have achieved and to look confidently and far-sightedly into the future, which will also leave freedom, security and prosperity to our children. Join us for a short or long medley of the most powerful statements from #ichstehaufausWAHL.
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