From working-class child to politician: Tayfun Tok is causing a stir again!

From working-class child to politician: Tayfun Tok is causing a stir again!

Something is happening in Baden-Württemberg! Tayfun Tok, who surprisingly entered the state parliament as a direct candidate for the Greens in 2021, is planning to run for office again. He would like to start the next electoral term with fresh enthusiasm. “I want to show people that everything is possible in Baden-Württemberg,” he says with regard to his motivation and the challenges that lie ahead. [Bietigheimer Zeitung](https://www.bietigheimerzeitung.de/content.kreis-ludwigsburg-vom-arbeiterkind-zum-landtags Representativen.e7387252-4951-4295-acaf-0a8a4bd81fa1.html) reports on Tok, who comes from humble beginnings and has fought for a place in politics despite all resistance.

Tayfun Tok, born on May 16, 1986 in Ludwigsburg, grew up in Steinheim an der Murr and made his way from the working class into politics. As a teenager he was involved in the Green Party and was an active member of the Green university group in Giessen. After graduating from the business high school in Ludwigsburg, he studied political economy and history. It's no wonder that he is interested in politics - involvement has always been part of his life. Wikipedia adds that before his political career he worked in corporate health promotion for a health insurance company and has also been a local councilor in Murr since 2014.

Campaign techniques and celebrity endorsements

For his election campaign, Tok is planning a mixture of information stands and door-to-door campaigning - very close to the voters, locally anchored. The support of prominent faces, including the federal chairwoman of the Greens, Franziska Brantner, and the former federal chairwoman Ricarda Lang, should provide additional tailwind. But regardless of the shift to the right that is noticeable in society, Tok is optimistic - “We have the people behind us!” He appears unimpressed by the negative emails he received during his first term in office. However, there were never any threats. Bietigheimer Zeitung

The challenges ahead are close to Tok’s heart. He would like to further strengthen the business location and help companies with bureaucratic hurdles. He also wants to promote language support in daycare centers in order to support the integration of children from different countries of origin. His goal is clear - he wants to continue to be active as the voice of business and citizens in the state parliament.

Political influences and future plans

Tok sees himself not only as a politician, but also as a person with a clear vision for the future. He is influenced by personalities such as Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann and philosophers such as Arthur Schopenhauer. “I want to hear people’s concerns and continue to engage in dialogue,” he emphasizes. He also admits that a life after politics is also conceivable for him. This shows his down-to-earth nature and his connection to the electorate.

Overall, Tayfun Tok has achieved a lot in his first term as a member of parliament, and it remains to be seen what new impulses he can provide in the coming year. His return is exciting for many – “I’m looking forward to the opportunities that the next few years will offer us!” he says optimistically. Baden-Württemberg can be excited!