Presidium of the Federal Executive Board

The Presidium takes the strategic and operational decisions of the Domowina. It advises the Chair, prepares the sessions of the Federal Executive Board and ensures the continuous functioning of the organisation.

The Presidium of Domowina plays a central role within the organisation. It is responsible for making operational and strategic decisions. The Presidium is composed of the Chair, the two Deputy Chairs of Domowina, and two additional members who are appointed by the Federal Executive Board on the Chair’s proposal.

The Presidium meets regularly, at least ten times a year, and operates on the basis of its own Rules of Procedure, confirmed by the Federal Executive Board.

Its main tasks are to advise the Chair and to prepare meetings of the Federal Executive Board. Further responsibilities may also be delegated to it by the Federal Executive Board.


Members of the Presidium

Dawid Statnik
Chairman Domowina
+49 3591 550-102
dawid.statnik@domowina.de
  • Legal representative of Domowina
  • Mediates between differing perspectives within the Sorbian people and represents their shared interests.
  • Responsible for implementing tasks arising from the resolutions of the Main Assembly and the Federal Board – based on Domowina’s statutes, programme and working guidelines
  • Chairs meetings of the Federal Board and the Presidium
  • Chairs meetings with the leaders of member associations
  • Chairs meetings with the heads of Sorbian institutions
     

Representation of Domowina: 

  • Minority Council of the four autochthonous national minorities and ethnic groups in Germany
  • Advisory Committee on Issues of the Sorbian People at the Federal Ministry of the Interior
  • Selected committees of Domowina
  • Supervisory Board of the KRABAT Mill Schwarzkollm gGmbH, Deputy Chair
  • Assembly of the Saxon State Authority for Private Broadcasting and New Media (SLM), Chair
     

Volunteering: 

  • Member of the Regional Association Michał Hórnik Kamjenc | Kamenz, Sorbian Artists’ Association, Sorbian School Association, Cyrill-Methodius Association and Sorbian Youth Association “Pawk”
  • Chair of the Advisory Council on Sorbian Affairs of the Free State of Saxony
  • Member of the Bautzen District Council
  • Advisory Member of the Cultural Convention of Upper Lusatia – Lower Silesia
Dr. Hartmut Leipner
Deputy Chair of the Domowina
Regional Association Lower Lusatia, Maśica Serbska
hartmut.leipner@domowina.de

“I consider a bilingual Lusatia, in which the Sorbs are recognised and treated as equals at all levels, to be an achievable vision.”

Marlis Młynkowa | Müller
Deputy Chair of the Domowina
Regional Association “Michał Hórnik”, Kamenz
marlis.mlynkowa@domowina.de

“I do not believe that change is always required. My aim is to safeguard what is already in place.”

Bjarnat Cyž | Bernhard Ziesch
Sorbian Craftspeople and Entrepreneurs’ Associatio
bjarnat.cyz@domowina.de

“I would like my engagement to benefit the Sorbian people. Over the years, I have gained valuable experience that I would like to pass on to the younger generation.”

Marko Hančik | Hantschick
Cyril and Methodius Association
marko.hancik@domowina.de

“In my view, the key priority is the revitalisation and promotion of the Sorbian language, together with addressing the problems within the Sorbian school system.”


Permanent Advisers to the Presidium:
Judit Šołćina
Marcus Końcaŕ | Koinzer
dr. Beata Brězanowa | Dr Beate Brězan
Bernd Melcher
Madlenka Di Sarnowa | Madlena Di Sarno
Božena Šimanec | Schiemann


News from the Presidium

Here you will find current information, statements and resolutions of the Presidium of the Domowina. The body advises the Chair, prepares the sessions of the Federal Executive Board and takes strategic decisions for the work of the organisation.


Contact

Madlenka Di Sarnowa | Madlena Di Sarno
Policy Officer for Internal Affairs
03591 550-222
madlena.di.sarnowa@domowina.de
  • Responsible officer supporting the Federal Board and its Presidium in organising Main Assemblies and committee meetings
  • Drafts position papers and resolutions for the Main Office and Domowina’s elected bodies
  • Specialist on association law within the umbrella organisation and advisor to member associations
  • Coordinates cooperation between member associations
  • Prepares Domowina’s reports for committees at different levels
     

Committee work / Representation of Domowina:

  • Representative in the Working Group of Non-Kin-State Minorities within FUEN
  • Member of the Advisory Committee on Issues of the Sorbian People at the Federal Ministry of the Interior (deputy)
     

Volunteering:

  • Member of the Meja e. V. choir
  • Supporting member of the Sorbian youth association “Pawk”
  • Supporting member of the Youth of European Nationalities (YEN)