Children's & Youth Parliament
Election 2026
New elections for the Children’s and Young People’s Parliament will take place from 23 to 30 August 2026. From 15 June until, originally, 14 August – subsequently extended to 17 August inclusive – children and young people who met the criteria set out below were able to apply online as candidates and stand for election.
Eligibility to stand for election and the right to vote
- On the cut-off date, 30 August, candidates and eligible voters must be at least 12 years old and no older than 17
- Resident in Rodgau
Important note:
If you can no longer find your polling documents , please contact us by email at kijupa@rodgau.de.
All candidates will be presented on the page below as soon as applications are received.
General
The children's and youth parliament is elected every two years by the children and young people in Rodgau. It represents the interests of children and young people in the town of Rodgau. This includes maintaining and improving the connection and understanding between children and young people and the town of Rodgau.
Tasks & rights
The children's and youth parliament represents the interests of children and young people in the town of Rodgau.
Its tasks and rights include
- Advising political organisations on all matters concerning children and young people
- The opportunity to submit your own proposals to the city council in order to represent the interests of children and young people in city politics
The members of the children's and youth parliament meet every fortnight to
- official meetings before and after
- realise own projects
The official meetings usually take place four times a year in the meeting room of the City Council.
Candidature application
From 15 June to 14 August, subsequently extended up to and including 17 August, anyone living in Rodgau who, on the cut-off date of 30 August, was at least 12 years old or no older than 17, was able to apply via the online process.
Candidates
Candidates standing for the new Children’s and Youth Parliament in the 2026 election are listed here in the order in which their applications were submitted. Information on each candidate is provided in a profile.
Fiona Wientzek
Born on 17 September 2009
Current role
- I am currently in Year 10 at the Geschwister-Scholl-Schule, and after the summer holidays I will be starting Year 11 at the Claus-von-Stauffenberg-Schule.
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I want to represent your interests and make sure that young people’s voices are heard. I think it’s brilliant that the Children’s and Youth Parliament offers this opportunity in Rodgau. I want to be part of it!
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- I want to get involved in the Children and Young People’s Parliament and play an active part. I’m hoping for your votes!
About the candidate
- In my spare time, I do sport and play music.
- I’ve been playing the trumpet in the Weiskirchen Music Society since Year 5. I really enjoy making music with others.
- I started playing volleyball in the youth team at Sportfreunde Rodgau three years ago, and moved up to the women’s team a year ago. I really enjoy team sport and the sense of community.
- I was confirmed last year and I enjoy going to church.
- I am also a member of the executive committee of the Junge Union Rodgau.
Burak Yildirim
Born on 8 November 2012
Current role
- I’m in Year 8 and I go to the Georg-Büchner School.
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I am standing for election to the Youth Parliament because I would like to represent young people’s views and help shape our city. I want to get involved, gain new experiences and show that young people can make a difference too.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- I’m standing for election to the Youth Parliament because I want children and young people in our town to have a greater say, and not just adults to make decisions on important issues.
- It is important to me to take young people’s wishes and ideas seriously and to actively involve them in decision-making. I want to work towards this and achieve the best possible outcomes for all young people in Rodgau.
- One of my goals is to organise small tournaments for children and young people, for example in football, basketball or FIFA. I would also like to see places in every neighbourhood where young people can meet up, play sport and spend their free time together.
- Another important issue for me is keeping the town clean. That’s why I’d like to organise initiatives where young people come together to collect litter and take responsibility for their local area. This will ensure that Rodgau remains clean and a great place to live in the future.
About the candidate
- I am 13 years old and come from Turkey. I came to Germany eight years ago.
- My hobbies include football and table tennis.
- I also enjoy helping other people and am interested in politics.
- I enjoy spending time with friends and working as part of a team.
Emily Mahr
Born on 14 June 2014
Current role
- Georg Büchner School, Class 7bG
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- It motivates me to find out and have a say in what could be done to make Rodgau even nicer, or to come up with new ideas for the town of Rodgau.
- And to be able to discuss this with the others and find out about new developments for the town of Rodgau.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- Because I enjoy getting to grips with new things and I really love talking about them, as it helps me learn as well.
- And I’d love to help ensure that children, young people and adults alike can have even more fun in Rodgau.
About the candidate
- So, I'm Emily, I'm 12 years old and my hobbies are horse riding, dancing and cycling.
- Otherwise, I enjoy spending time with my friends and my pets.
- In winter, I always look forward to going skiing in Austria, and during the summer holidays I always look forward to the Kerb.
Tim Kolberg
Born on 2 January 2013
Current role
- Geschwister Scholl School, Rodgau, Class 8cG
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I’d like to contribute my own ideas, learn from others and promote these ideas effectively.
- I also want the children to be offered a wide range of activities, to explore these options and to find an activity they enjoy and from which they can learn and develop.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- I am very creative and have gained a lot of experience working with other children and their interests.
- I often have ideas for improving Rodgau, particularly when it comes to sporting activities, meeting up with friends more often, or making new friends and getting to know new people.
About the candidate
- I play stringed instruments such as the bass and the guitar, and I play music in my basement with my friends.
- I play football for a club and enjoy playing Clash Royale.
- Sometimes, when I’m bored, I spend a lot of time thinking about all the new things you could do, what the consequences might be, or how you could make things you’ve already done more vivid or improve them
Asuman Yildiz
Born on 14 March 2013
Current role
- Year 7e at the Geschwister-Scholl School
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I’m motivated by the chance to make a difference to our town and to speak up for children and young people. I want to show that our ideas matter and that, together, we can make a difference.
- I’m also looking forward to gaining new experiences, taking on responsibility and working with others.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- People should vote for me because I take their views seriously and want to stand up for what they want.
- I enjoy listening to others and want not only to contribute my own ideas, but also to champion those of others.
- I am keen to take on the responsibility of ensuring that children and young people feel at home and
- be heard.
- If I am elected, I will do my utmost to represent the interests of children and young people honestly and reliably.
About the candidate
- Hello, my name is Asuman and I’m 13 years old; I’m in Year 7 at GSS.
- In my spare time, I like to play volleyball or meet up with friends.
- I enjoy standing up for others and would like to do so more often.
Necmi Yildirim
Born on 24 January 2009
Current role
- I am currently in Year 10 at the Georg-Büchner-Schule.
- After the summer holidays, my plan is to move up to the sixth form and take my A-levels.
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I would like to champion the interests of young people in Rodgau and help ensure that their views are heard and taken seriously.
- I think it’s important that young people have the opportunity to contribute their ideas and play an active part in shaping Rodgau.
- I would also like to work towards ensuring that young people in Rodgau have good opportunities to develop, have fun together and get involved in the community.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- I’m keen to work hard to promote Rodgau’s positive development, particularly in the areas of education, social cohesion and leisure. I’d be delighted to have your votes! :D
About the candidate
- In my spare time, I really enjoy playing football and go to the gym regularly.
- I also enjoy reading books and try to keep learning new things.
- I enjoy getting involved in social causes and am active as a committee member of the Rodgau Young Union.
- I really enjoy the sense of shared commitment and the opportunity to make a difference in Rodgau.
Kira Aleena Kolberg
Born on 5 September 2010
Current role
- Class 10c G at the Geschwister-Scholl School
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- What motivates me most of all is having the opportunity to represent the interests and wishes of young people and to actively bring about change in Rodgau.
- I would like to put forward my own ideas and the suggestions of others, learn about different opinions and find solutions together.
- I’m also motivated by the idea that our ideas can actually bring about change in our town and help make Rodgau a more attractive and liveable place. Here are three possibilities:
- Free RMV tickets (bus/train) for all children in Rodgau.*
- Open-air cinema/public viewing events by the lake (with lounge areas, hammocks and cushions) – for lovely summer evenings
- More volleyball, basketball and football pitches
- *Although I myself was provided with an RMV ticket to travel by train from my home in Nieder-Roden to the GSS in Hainhausen, I think it would be fair if children and young people living in places such as Jügesheim or Hainhausen were also given a free ticket.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- Hey, if you vote for me, I’ll always be ready to put forward your ideas and wishes in the Children’s and Young People’s Parliament.
- I would like to take this to heart and work to ensure that a wide variety of ideas are heard and recognised.
- I therefore hope you’ll place your trust in me and would be delighted to have your vote :)
About the candidate
- Hi, I'm Kira, I'm 16 years old and I'm in class 10cG at GSS.
- In my spare time, I like to meet up with friends, go for a jog or go vintage shopping.
- I’m also interested in psychology and absolutely love travelling, especially to Thailand.
- My favourite bands are Guns N’ Roses, the Scorpions and the Deftones.
- I have a little brother called Tim, who’s in Year 8 and is 13 years old, and together with my cousin, we’ve been going to Europa-Park several times a year ever since we were children.
Sarah Hillebrand
Born on 4 August 2014
Current role
- I go to the Geschwister-Scholl School and
- I’m in Year 6 there.
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I’m motivated by the thought of being able to make a difference in Rodgau. I’m always delighted when I see my ideas put into practice somewhere.
- I also find this opportunity to get a taste of politics, so to speak, very exciting.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- I’ve been involved before. Whilst working at KiJuPa, I really enjoyed working with politicians and the people there.
- What’s more – just like last time – I’ve got lots of good ideas that I’d like to put forward there, such as more cycle lanes and more pedestrian-friendly paths.
- You might already be familiar with another idea of mine: the suggestion boxes in schools.
About the candidate
- Hi;) As I’ve already mentioned, my name is Sarah.
- I have a little sister and I absolutely love reading.
- I love animals and I do a lot of painting with acrylics.
- My favourite subject: holidays (or German, depending on the situation).
- Maybe I’ll become an editor one day, or perhaps a zookeeper, or this, or that, or the other.
- I enjoy being creative; I hope that comes across in my day-to-day life.
- I’ve been playing the saxophone since Year 5.
- Now that you’ve read all that, will you vote for me?
Lara Büssing
Born on 2 June 2013
Current role
- Scholl Siblings School, Year 8
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I would like to bring young people’s perspectives into local politics.
- It is particularly important to me that we act in a more sustainable way
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- I would like to listen to the children and young people and take their wishes and ideas on board.
About the candidate
- I’m a member of a theatre group and I’m part of the ConcertBand.
- I am interested in marine conservation and the environment.
Lucia Bischoff
Born on 20 October 2012
Current role
- I’m in Year 8 at the Geschwister-Scholl School
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I think it’s great that we’re able to play a part in shaping things here in Rodgau, and I’d like to make the most of this opportunity to get a taste of politics.
- Children see the world differently from adults, which is why I want to ensure that children’s views are taken into account when decisions are made.
- My aim is to play an active part in ensuring that Rodgau becomes a town where all children and young people enjoy living.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- Campaign for safe journeys to school: Less traffic around schools so that everyone can get there safely.
- Expansion of cycle paths: More and better cycle paths in Rodgau, so that we can get around the town safely and in an environmentally friendly way.
- Greater environmental protection: I am committed to making our city greener, cleaner and more environmentally friendly overall, for example through community tree-planting initiatives.
About the candidate
- My name is Lucia and I’m 13 years old.
- In my spare time, I ride a unicycle, dance with SKG Rodgau and am an active member of the altar servers’ group.
- I’ve also been playing the saxophone for three years and am a member of the GSS concert band.
Anna Lena Hitzel
Born on 26 July 2011
Current role
- Geschwister Scholl School, Year 9, Grammar School
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- What motivates me most is being able to make a difference and bring about change.
- That you can represent the interests of young people and contribute your own ideas.
- What’s more, you’ll learn to take on responsibility and gain new experiences.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- I’m very interested in politics and would like to learn more about it.
- I am also an optimistic, reliable and open-minded person, and I enjoy working with others.
- I want to work to ensure that young people’s wishes and concerns are taken seriously.
- I would also like to hear other people’s views and work with them to find good solutions.
About the candidate
- My name is Anna, and I’m 15 years old.
- I enjoy baking, and I love watching TV series whilst I’m doing it.
- I also really enjoy going out with my friends and doing things with them.
Milo Federolf
Born on 24 February 2013
Current role
- Year 8, Class G, Geschwister Scholl School
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I want to make a difference.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- Because I will stand up for them if I win the election.
About the candidate
- I’m 13 years old and I’m learning to programme, but I’m not very good at it yet.
Sofiia Babii
Born on 2 May 2012
Current role
- Georg Büchner School (GBS)
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I like discussions, and it’s a lovely feeling when you get to have a say in what happens in your own town.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- What’s hard to tell from the photos is that I’m serious and disciplined, but above all, I want to have fun in life.
- That is why I am prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure that others have this opportunity too.
- I will do my best to develop new projects and put them into practice.
- I take part in lots of extracurricular activities in various fields.
- As a result, I have a large social circle, which enables me to pass on the various views and concerns of young people and to turn their ideas into reality.
Mila Mantey
Born on 24 May 2013
Current role
- I am in Year 8 at the Georg Büchner School.
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I was in the Children and Young People’s Parliament once before, two years ago, and had a lovely time there.
- I enjoyed putting forward my own ideas and making a difference in our town.
- That’s why I’d like to take part again.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- I would like to represent the interests and wishes of children and young people.
- It is important to me that their ideas are heard and that, together, we can create more places where children and young people can spend time, such as benches and parks designed specifically for young people.
About the candidate
- In my spare time, I play tennis at TCJ, go swimming with the DLRG or meet up with my friends.
- I’m also a member of the school choir and the drama club at GBS.
Lilly Heykaus
Born on 26 February 2013
Current role
- A pupil in Class 8dG at the GSS
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I would like to champion the interests and aspirations of children and young people and ensure that their voices are heard.
- I would like to learn how political decisions are made and how to successfully put one’s own ideas into practice.
- It is important to me to take into account the views of young people who may not have the courage or the opportunity to express their wishes themselves
- I would like to help ensure that Rodgau is an attractive place for young people to live.
- For me, standing as a candidate is an opportunity to gain new experiences, meet new people and, at the same time, do something meaningful for others.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- I would be delighted if the young people voted for me,
- because I’m a girl from Rodgau
- I’m very sociable
- would love to work with other young people to solve problems.
About the candidate
- I am 13 years old
- I live with my family in Rodgau Weiskirchen
Hanna Stefanides
Born on 22 May 2013
Current role
- Geschwister-Scholl School, Year 8
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I would like to campaign for the environment and young people, and to encourage others to do the same.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- I’d also like to put your ideas into practice.
About the candidate
- I practise martial arts and I also enjoy horse riding.
- In my spare time, I enjoy reading and painting.
- I love animals and enjoy spending time in the countryside.
Louis Reckwerth
Born on 4 September 2013
Current role
- Year 7c, Georg Büchner School
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- My motivation for standing as a candidate is to represent my local community and its interests in a role that is taken seriously by the city.
- I am particularly concerned about the typical issues that cause problems – and often stress – for pupils in particular: there are often not enough water dispensers to cater for the number of pupils in schools, the routes to school are often too crowded, and prices at school kiosks are far too high.
- Added to this are the problems that many of you will be familiar with: the planned meeting place is overcrowded, and good alternatives are often hard to come by.
- Another high priority for me would be to expand the range of activities on offer: sports tournaments, local events (small competitions within the town) and similar initiatives should help many people get started in a sport as a hobby and motivate them.
- I will champion these and other issues in Parliament, with a view to finally resolving the problems that are truly important to us all.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- I am standing for election, and I represent opinions, interests and needs with a certain degree of self-confidence and strong determination.
- If your interests cannot be fully accommodated, I will endeavour to find the best possible compromise for you.
About the candidate
- In my spare time, I often play badminton; as a U15 tournament player, I represent SKG Rodgau at my tournaments.
- I am also a substitute player for the U17 Oberliga and U19 C-Liga teams; I am also keen on aquariums and read lots of specialist books on the subject.
- But I also often read specialist literature on biology, and, in addition, I have been involved in model flying for about 10 years, flying larger 3D agro-aerobatic models.
- From time to time, I go go-karting, do open-water swimming, go mountain biking, jog on the treadmill, and collect rocks and micrometeorites.
- During the summer holidays, I like to go to Austria, Switzerland or Denmark to take part in mountain sports or go on boat trips.
David Scales
Born on 18 December 2011
Current role
- I’m in Year 8 at the Heinrich-Böll –
- School.
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I would like to champion the interests and concerns of children and young people in Rodgau.
- We need a wider range of leisure activities and events.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- I want to improve the quality of life for children and young people in Rodgau. Vote for me to
- you all!
About the candidate
- I'm interested in politics, environmental protection and music.
- I play the guitar myself and also think about ways of solving social problems.
Sophia Rhein
Born on 25 September 2012
Current role
- I am in Year 8 at the Geschwister-Scholl School.
Reasons for standing as a candidate
- I would like to join the Children and Young People’s Parliament because I want to represent the views of children and young people.
- It is important to me that our ideas and wishes are heard.
- I want to work for the good of our town, bring new ideas to the table and make a difference together with others.
Reasons for choosing the candidate
- You should vote for me because I take your views seriously and want to work to ensure that our wishes are heard.
- I’m open to your ideas and would like to work with you to bring about change in Rodgau.
- It is important to me that we give children and young people a say.
About the candidate
- Hi, I'm Sophia, I'm going to be 14, I travel a lot and I love going on adventures.
- In my spare time, I enjoy meeting up with friends; I’m also a handball coach for children and young people at the Baggerseepiraten Nieder-Roden.