History
Historically, the SSW has often had a youth wing, but these occurrences have always faded out as the persons in charge gradually left Southern Schleswig to study in the greater cities of Denmark or Germany, which is why, in 2009, the group of initiators under Manuel J. Thomsen decided to create a solid and democratic structure for the youth wing. It was their belief, that such structures would prohibit the usual disappearance of the organisation when they left the region to study. Therefore, they decided to hold the first National Convention in 2010, where the members adopted the first by-laws, the first political program and elected the first Board. Under the chairmanship of Lukas A. Lausen, who was elected on this occasion, the youth wing increased its membership fivefold, its budget was doubled, its activity level increased significantly and the contacts to the SSW and the press were formalised. On the National Convention of 2011, the by-laws were changed, among other thing to allow for the creation of local branches, and the second National Board was elected under the chairmanship of Jonas Knickmeier. Since then, the positive trend has continued.
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