Felix Menzel: Non-partisan vision for Luckenwalde 2025!

Felix Menzel: Non-partisan vision for Luckenwalde 2025!

There are signs of change in Luckenwalde: the mayoral election will take place on September 28, 2025 and the CDU candidate Felix Menzel wants to bring a breath of fresh air to the city. The almost 38-year-old father lives in the Nuthe-Urstromtal and has experience in wrestling as a community representative and club president. Menzel, who works as an IT consultant in the Brandenburg Ministry of Justice, sees the mayoral election as a personal election and has therefore even left out the CDU logo on his election posters. His goal is clear: “It's about the city and the citizens, not about party affiliation,” as he himself emphasizes.

The focus of his election campaign is on the city's finances, infrastructure and security. Menzel warns of a deficit of 4.4 million euros, which must be urgently addressed. He plans to consolidate processes and identify savings potential, but lacks concrete suggestions. He also criticizes the unsightly real estate in the city, which disrupts the cityscape, and thinks about possible measures such as incentives and expropriations to reduce vacancies. Maz-online reports about his view that the design of the city should be the focus and not just administration.

Additional challenges in view

The challenges for Menzel are complex. He wants to increase the efficiency of the administration and also strengthen the personal responsibility of the clubs, because they are indispensable pillars of local life. Another aspect he addresses is the citizens' sense of security. Here he suggests measures such as better lighting and video surveillance. “It’s a balancing act between freedom and security,” says Menzel, describing his goals.

At a time when polarization in society is increasing, Menzel wants to build bridges and strengthen dialogue between the different political camps. “I want to step out of my bubble to listen and explain,” he says, referring to the severe bottlenecks in the sports sector, where training times and coordination are often neglected.

A look into the future

Menzel has clear ideas for the first 100 days in his possible new office. “I want to get to know the administration and build networks.” He sees Stefan Scheddin, the mayor of Nuthe-Urstromtal, as a role model. Menzel admits that balancing family, career and volunteer work during the election campaign is a particular challenge, but he is determined to focus on the concerns of citizens. On his website he encourages citizens to get to know him and his visions. “We can do more for our city,” is his optimistic motto, underlined by the conviction that honest and realistic goals are necessary for Luckenwalde.

In Germany, local elections are crucial for local democracy. They offer citizens the opportunity to directly influence politics in their community. The Federal Agency for Civic Education highlights that voter turnout in these elections is often lower than in state or federal elections, which further emphasizes the importance of committed candidates like Felix Menzel.