Pupils from the Alice Salomon School visit the state parliament in Mainz
At the invitation of Lana Horstmann, member of the state parliament, pupils from the Alice Salomon School in Linz am Rhein visited the last plenary day in the Mainz state parliament before the state elections on March 22, 2026.
At the beginning of their visit, the guests were given an introduction to the procedure and importance of a plenary session. They then took a seat in the visitors’ area and followed the ongoing session of the state parliament live. They were able to experience parliamentary debates at close quarters and gain an authentic insight into political work at state level.
A particular highlight of the visit was the personal exchange with Lana Horstmann. In a lively round of talks, the MP reported on her work in the state parliament, explained her duties and parliamentary procedures. The pupils took the opportunity to ask numerous questions and actively participate in the discussion.
“It’s always nice to welcome guests from home here in Mainz. I am particularly pleased when schools take up this offer to introduce young people to democracy and its possibilities – and to show that politics can be exciting and not, as many people think, a boring affair,” Horstmann summed up.
The guests were then given an introduction to the procedure and importance of a plenary session. This included a clear explanation of how parliamentary decision-making processes work at state level.
The pupils then took a seat in the visitors’ area and followed the ongoing plenary session live. They were able to experience the debates in parliament at close quarters and gain an authentic insight into political work.
The visit left a lasting impression on the participants and helped to strengthen political interest and democratic understanding.