Ex-Minister Özdemir's Cosmic Challenge: Building a Lego Spaceship in Stuttgart
Ex-Minister Özdemir to Construct Lego Spaceship Model - Ex-Minister Özdemir envisions constructing a Lego-structured spacecraft
Getting a grip on intricate structures and meticulously constructing minute building blocks -- sounds like a politician's bread and butter, right? Well, that's precisely what former federal minister Cem Özdemir is up to with his new project: a Lego spaceship.
"I'm hoping to find a spare moment to put it together," Özdemir shared with the German Press Agency in Stuttgart. "Once it's built, it'll have pride of place in my new office," he added, referring to his upcoming abode in the city.
The set, containing 717 pieces suitable for constructors aged seven and upward, came from the new minister Dorothee Bär (CSU). She gifted it to Özdemir during the handover of the research ministry, which will be responsible for space exploration in the future. In the wake of the coalition's demise, he'd led this department in addition to the agriculture ministry.
Stepping back to his roots in Baden-Württemberg after years in Berlin, Özdemir is gearing up to be nominated as the Greens' top candidate for the state election next year. Minister President Winfried Kretschmann (Greens) has announced he won't be running again -- Özdemir plans to take over.
The spaceship fits well with Özdemir's new domain. "It's the perfect symbol because I aim to push the issues of air and space travel forward in the state," the 59-year-old stated. Already, 40 percent of all jobs in this field are centered in Baden-Württemberg.
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Baden-Württemberg, as it turns out, boasts a longstanding commitment to aerospace activities, grounded in its rich engineering and technological background. The state government has actively advocated for the aerospace sector, recognizing its potential for economic advancements and technological growth. While it faces intense competition, Baden-Württemberg continually strives for breakthroughs in the aerospace industry.
The Commission is also proposing to extend the scope of the programme to include the areas of science, technology, and space-and-astronomy, given Baden-Württemberg's commitment and advancements in these fields. Cem Özdemir, with his upcoming role in the state election and emphasis on air and space travel, might find these proposed extensions beneficial for his initiatives in Stuttgart.
