local politics
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local politics
The area of politics that deals with the affairs of a municipality, a town/city, or a district.
Die Sanierung der örtlichen Schule ist ein wichtiges Thema in der Kommunalpolitik.
The renovation of the local school is an important issue in local politics.
The word is made up of 'kommunal' (municipal/local) and 'Politik' (politics). 'Kommunal' comes from 'die Kommune' (the municipality), which refers to a municipality or town/city. So it literally means 'politics at the municipal level.'
Die Kommunalpolitik entscheidet über den Bau neuer Radwege in der Stadt.
Local politics decides on the construction of new bike lanes in the city.
Local politics deals with concrete local issues that directly affect citizens' lives. These include, for example, schools, kindergartens, garbage collection, public transportation, and road maintenance.
Ein wichtiges Thema der Kommunalpolitik ist die Finanzierung der örtlichen Bibliothek.
An important issue in local politics is the funding of the local library.
In connection with local politics, verbs that express involvement are often used. Typical phrases are 'sich in der Kommunalpolitik engagieren' (to get involved in local politics) or 'in der Kommunalpolitik aktiv sein' (to be active in local politics).
Viele Bürger engagieren sich ehrenamtlich in der Kommunalpolitik.
Many citizens volunteer and get involved in local politics.
