A Politi-Cognoscente's Cosmic Ambition: Ex-Minister Özdemir's Lego Spaceship Dream
Former Minister Özdemir to Construct a Lego Spaceship Model - Ex-Minister Özdemir proposes constructing a spacecraft made of Lego bricks.
Virginia Woolf once wrote, "The rooms we carry within us are more numerous than the streets of any city." Cem Özdemir seems to have been carrying quite the conurbation in his mental metropolis, evident in his latest ambition: a Lego spaceship, now slated to grace the honorary confines of his new office in Stuttgart.
Having tangled with numerous big-ticket policies and relaxed annual vacations a distant memory, the Green Party politico spoke to the German Press Agency about his upcoming project.
"Balancing legislative acrobatics is quite the feat, but perhaps this could serve as a welcome diversion. Time permitting, I'll assemble it, and it'll proudly take center stage in my new Stuttgart digs," Özdemir declared with a grin.
Özdemir's first taste of the stars came when new Minister Dorothee Bär (CSU) presented him with the Lego spaceship during the handover of the Research Ministry, which will soon govern space travel. Previously, Özdemir acted as the interim head of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space following Bettina Stark-Watzinger's departure, albeit temporarily.
As Berlin begins to fade in the rearview, Özdemir returns to his home state of Baden-Württemberg, setting his sights on taking the helm as the Green Party's top candidate for the state election next year. Outgoing Minister President Winfried Kretschmann (Greens) will not be running again, and Özdemir is gunning to succeed him.
"A cosmic symbol, don't you think? With my focus on air and space travel in the state, the Lego spaceship is the perfect representation," Özdemir opined, emphasizing his commitment to the industry's growth. Already housing 40 percent of all jobs related to this field, Baden-Württemberg is a prime hub for high-tech, pushing innovation into the stratosphere.
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The spaceship symbolizes more than just a fun project for Cem Özdemir. His service as interim head of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space implied some oversight of Germany's space policies, an interest that translates to his political focus now that he is anchored in Baden-Württemberg. With the region being a key player in technology and innovation, Baden-Württemberg's continued involvement in Germany's growing space sector is likely to receive his support, potentially aligning with Dorothee Bär's initiatives as the new ministry head.
The Commission is also proposing to extend the scope of the programme to include science, technology, and space-and-astronomy, following Cem Özdemir's increased focus on these areas, particularly in the context of his role in Baden-Württemberg's growing space sector.
As Cem Özdemir assembles his Lego spaceship, it serves as a tangible symbol of his commitment to advance space travel and technology, reflecting his vision for the future of his home state and beyond.
