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Mayoral election in Nauen: Battle of the candidates for the voters' favor!
On September 14, 2025, the residents of Nauen will elect a new mayor. Find out more about the candidates and their topics.
Mayoral election in Nauen: Battle of the candidates for the voters' favor!
The mayoral election is taking place in Nauen next Sunday, September 14, 2025. An exciting race is looming, as a total of four candidates are aiming for the office of mayor in the city with around 20,000 inhabitants. Almost 15,000 eligible voters will be able to cast their votes between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., and the following applicants are available to choose from: Manuel Meger (Die Rändliche), Daniela Zießnitz (CDU), Sven Kilian (individual applicant) and Michael Wiebersinsky (We for Nauen) rbb24 reports that ….
The tension is rising because the election will take place on a rotating basis, as the current mayor's term of office ends on January 25, 2026. If no candidate receives an absolute majority of votes in the first round of voting, a runoff election will take place on September 28th maz-online.de informs you that ….
Candidates in portrait
Who are the protagonists of this competition? First we have Manuel Meger, born in 1982 and incumbent mayor since 2018. The former automotive mechatronics engineer has made a name for himself with the construction of four new daycare centers and the reactivation of the fresh produce market. His main concerns are the revitalization of the old town and the renovation of the Theater of Friendship.
Daniela Zießnitz, born in 1968 and deputy mayor, is also on the ballot. Her nomination sparked discussions within the CDU, which would have liked to have had a common candidate. She has lived in Falkensee since 2002 and is committed to the digitization of the town hall and the creation of additional leisure activities for young people. Her academic training in administration and human resources development could help her.
Sven Kilian, born in 1984 and active in the city council since 2024, is also standing for election. As an individual candidate, he takes a critical look at rising rents and the energy transition. Sharp accusations against him relate to his alleged right-wing extremist involvement, which he, however, rejects. By dealing with the corona pandemic, he has taken on another topic.
The fourth candidate, Michael Wiebersinsky, born in 1985, is an intensive care physician at the Havelland Clinic and has only been a member of the city council since 2024. Supported by the Left and the Greens, he is planning to set up a community café to answer citizens' questions and would like to improve the connection between the districts and the city center, for example through a citizens' bus.
Electoral process and participation
Anyone who is over 16 years old and has their main residence in Nauen is eligible to vote. It is expected that voter turnout, which has been relatively low in the past, may fall short of expectations again this time. Reasons for this could include, among other things, lack of knowledge about the role of the mayor and the candidates' lack of proximity to the citizens political-bildung-brandenburg.de explains that....
A total of 30 polling stations are available in Nauen and 228 helpers will be on duty to ensure that the election runs smoothly. The next week will be crucial when the citizens of Nauen set the course for the future leadership of the city maz-online.de reports that ....