Heike Heubach, a deaf member of the Bundestag, has been awarded the ‘Speech of the Year 2024’ for her impactful address on climate protection delivered on October 10. This marks a historic moment as she is the first deaf parliamentarian to deliver a speech in the Bundestag. The University of Tübingen praised her eloquent, engaging, and comprehensive presentation, highlighting her ability to connect complex issues to everyday experiences. Heubach emphasized the urgent need for climate action, noting that inaction poses the highest costs.

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