In the latest episode of the podcast “The State of Karlsruhe”, hosts Micha Schlittenhardt and Friedemann Kalmbach from the electoral group FÜR Karlsruhe welcome the new city councillor Fabian Gaukel from Volt. The episode offers exciting insights into Fabian Gaukel’s first months on the local council, the challenges of local politics and his vision for a digital, sustainable and collaborative city.
Councillor Gaukel reports on his path into local politics and the transition from political discourse to concrete action. A central topic of the discussion is cooperation in the municipal council. Fabian emphasizes the importance of open dialogue in order to make political processes more efficient. Constructive debates are particularly important when it comes to controversial topics such as social spending and cultural funding in order to make sustainable and future-oriented decisions.
Financial challenges and sustainable urban development
The financial situation of the city is also discussed. Councillor Gaukel explains his perspectives on the current budget debates and presents the Tübingen model as a possible source of inspiration for sustainable urban development. The focus will be on innovative mobility solutions, climate protection measures and Karlsruhe’s digital transformation.
At the end of the episode, Gaukel talks about his long-term commitment to Karlsruhe. He wants to actively contribute to making the city more modern, inclusive and sustainable. His call to the citizens: get involved, discuss and shape the future of Karlsruhe together.
An exciting episode for those interested in politics and anyone who wants to find out more about the work of Karlsruhe’s local council! The full episode is now available on YouTube. Listen, comment and subscribe now!
