The Südwestrundfunk (SWR) is set to kick off its series of “SWR Aktuell Summer Interviews” on June 5, 2026, in Kaiserslautern. This event will present an opportunity for political discussion ahead of the upcoming state elections.
Event Details
The interviews will take place at Schillerplatz in Kaiserslautern. These discussions are designed to engage politicians from eligible voting parties and allow audience members to pose questions.
Interview Schedule
- June 5: Gordon Schnieder (CDU) – Moderator: Sascha Becker
- June 12: Katrin Eder (B’90/Greens) – Moderator: Daniela Schick
- June 19: Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) – Moderator: Daniela Schick
- June 26: Sebastian Münzenmaier (AfD) – Moderator: Sascha Becker
Broadcast Information
Recorded from June 5, the interviews will be held daily at the SWR PopUp Studio. These sessions will air at 7:30 PM on SWR Fernsehen and in the SWR Aktuell Radio. Additionally, viewers can access the interviews online via SWR.de/rp and the SWR YouTube channel.
Key Topics of Discussion
Moderators Daniela Schick and Sascha Becker will address pressing issues for citizens. Key topics will include:
- Plans for support of schools and daycare facilities by the new state government.
- The state of healthcare services in rural areas.
- Measures required to stimulate the economy.
Viewers will also have the chance to raise critical questions during the 15-minute interviews.
Accessing the Interviews
The interviews will be available for replay in the ARD Mediathek following their broadcast. More information on the Summer Interviews can be found at El-Balad.
