Herzberg chooses: Eule-Prütz vs. Grundmann – who will bring about the turnaround?

Herzberg chooses: Eule-Prütz vs. Grundmann – who will bring about the turnaround?

The mayoral election in Herzberg (Elbe-Elster) is coming up in a few days. On Sunday, September 29, 2025, citizens will have the opportunity to decide on the future head of the city. The incumbent mayor Karsten Eule-Prütz (independent) would like to continue his eight-year term in office, but faces tough competition. His rival, Ulrich Grundmann from the AfD, is a city councilor and member of the district council and has also set himself ambitious goals.

In the last election, Eule-Prütz won over 63 percent of the vote, which secured him a strong mandate. Today, around 8,949 people live in Herzberg on an area of ​​148.9 km². The city has dealt with challenges such as vacancies and migration in recent years, but Eule-Prütz has achieved a positive balance of his term in office so far. This includes, among other things, the establishment of a fast food restaurant, which he considers a success.

Election campaign and investment plans

Eule-Prütz, who is considered non-party, is pleased about the support of local voter groups that currently hold the council majority. The CDU, SPD and Left, however, are only represented selectively in the council. He wants to run his election campaign without the support of a major party, but the challenges cannot be underestimated.

With an investment backlog of an estimated 50 to 60 million euros, the city sees itself as having a duty. Eule-Prütz has big plans: investments in fire department equipment sheds, daycare centers, footpaths and sports facilities are on his agenda. “There is still a lot to do,” he explains, and the optimism that he will be re-elected accompanies him on his journey. His core message emphasizes the need to remain financially stable and actively address existing problems.

The challenger Ulrich Grundmann

Ulrich Grundmann is not a blank slate. In addition to financial stabilization, he would also like to set the city on a new course in terms of asylum policy. His ideas and plans have already been presented at various public events and have generated great interest. Grundmann could score points with voters, especially in times of uncertainty.

In order for one of the two candidates to win the election, an absolute majority of votes is necessary. In addition, at least 15 percent of those eligible to vote must cast their vote, otherwise there will be a runoff election on October 12th.

How the political landscape in Herzberg will develop remains exciting. It will be interesting to see whether Eule-Prütz can mobilize his supporters or whether Grundmann can convince voters of his ideas. In the meantime, the mayoral elections in other cities in Brandenburg have already delivered initial results, and it will be interesting to see how the trend could affect the election in Herzberg.

Overall, it remains to be seen how the will of the voters will manifest itself next Sunday and whether Karsten Eule-Prütz can continue to be available to the citizens of Herzberg as a reliable mayor or whether a change at the top is imminent. rbb24 reports about the city's crises and opportunities. The local response to the coming election is likely to hold some exciting surprises. A good time for every vote!

For further information about other mayoral elections in Brandenburg you can visit maz online fall back. The news from Soest also provides information about the electoral culture in the region: soester indicator provides insights into similar elections.