Volunteering - Federal President Steinmeier Wants a New Day for Democracy and Commitment

Federal President Steinmeier wants to use this day of the Basic Law in the future to appreciate the importance of voluntary engagement for democracy.

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier highlighted the importance of civic engagement at an event held at Bellevue Castle on 23 May. He said that we were living in a time of great upheaval. "Many people are looking for community, for support and orientation right now. That is exactly what it is supposed to be about on Ehrentag 2026," said Steinmeier. "Commitment as a means against the feeling of powerlessness. Because one feels that it is als…