The newly elected North Rhine-Westphalian Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst (CDU) has announced a government declaration for next Wednesday (November 3rd).
In his acceptance speech after the swearing-in in the Düsseldorf state parliament, he said on Wednesday that he wanted to present the ideas of his black-yellow coalition for the most important issues.
Düsseldorf - The 46-year-old CDU politician had previously been elected head of government in North Rhine-Westphalia with 103 votes in favor as the successor to Armin Laschet (CDU).
Wüst exceeded the necessary majority of 100 votes in the secret ballot.
It was an honor for him to be able to serve North Rhine-Westphalia as Prime Minister, said Wüst.
"This choice touches me and I am grateful for the trust."
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The most important future tasks are climate protection and the preservation of creation, emphasized Wüst.
The goal is also a livable country with a good future, fast internet, a functioning administration, good jobs, educational opportunities and security.
Wüst thanked his predecessor Laschet for his “style of handing over office”.
He also thanked his wife Katharina and their seven-month-old daughter Philippa, who were sitting in the stands.
The child had "once again changed his view of the world," said the CDU politician.
It is "the greatest source of happiness" and motivation to do something better every day.
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