Vacation commencement delayed until later summer; Kretschmann maintains no modifications will be made

In a recent development, Dorothee Feller, the Minister of Education for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) in Germany, has expressed her support for a later start to summer vacations. This proposal comes as part of a growing movement among several federal states, including Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Thuringia, Lower Saxony, and Hamburg.

Currently, summer vacations in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria start later than in any other region of Germany, with the vacation period lasting from late July or early August to mid-September. This trend is set to continue, as Minister President Winfried Kretschmann (Greens) has announced no plans to change this schedule before the year 2030.

The coordination of summer vacation schedules among the federal states has been a practice for approximately 50 years. The Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs is responsible for regulating this schedule to avoid all states having vacation at the same time.

Feller's proposal aligns with the stance of the CDU politician in NRW, who also supports a later start to summer vacations. The aim is to provide a more balanced learning and leisure schedule for students, potentially improving their overall academic performance and well-being.

The news of Feller's advocacy was reported by dpa/lsw, signifying a significant shift in the discussion surrounding summer vacation schedules in Germany. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how this proposal will impact the education sector and the lives of students across the country.

Vacation commencement delayed until later summer; Kretschmann maintains no modifications will be made