AfD politician Raue's immunity lifted - what now for Teltow-Fläming?

AfD politician Raue's immunity lifted - what now for Teltow-Fläming?

Yesterday the immunity of Arne Raue, the former mayor of Jüterbog and current AfD MP, was lifted in the German Bundestag. This happened without much debate and followed a recommendation by the Committee on Election Verification, Immunity and Rules of Procedure. The decision was supported by the CDU/CSU, SPD, Alliance 90/The Greens and Die Linke factions, while the AfD faction remained mostly neutral, with one MP even speaking out against the repeal. Loud Maz online The background to the ongoing investigation and disciplinary proceedings is in connection with Raue's statements in a YouTube video from December 2024, in which he accused the former Jüterbog pastor of crimes committed by refugees. Furthermore, the Potsdam Regional Court declared these statements inadmissible in February, and the judgment is now legally binding.

Why does the news of Raue's immunity revocation shock so many people? In the political arena, every opinion is always a hot potato. However, the ongoing investigation raises questions that not only affect him, but also the discussion about refugee policy and the role of personalities on social media. Social media now has an enormous influence on public opinion; YouTuber have become important sources of information for many, especially the younger generation.

Vacancy in Teltow-Fläming and better housing options

Reported in parallel with political developments Maz online that around 2,500 apartments in Teltow-Fläming have currently been empty for over a year. This is in stark contrast to the housing shortage that exists in the region. A study by the Pestel Institute shows that the actual need for new apartments in Teltow-Fläming is around 2,500 and that an annual new construction of 960 apartments is necessary to ease the situation.

The reasons for the vacancy are varied. Small landlords often decide against re-letting for financial reasons. High rents for new buildings and the already low rental income in rural areas are decisive factors. The picture looks less rosy, particularly in rural Dahme-Spreewald, where building applications have declined and only individual farms - many from 1900 - are for sale.

Opportunities for property buyers

However, there are also bright spots in the Teltow-Fläming area. The prices for farms are currently 20 to 30 percent below the level of four years ago, which plays into the hands of prospective buyers. Real estate agents report that it is often cheaper to renovate existing properties than to build new ones. Renovating a typical farm in Jüterbog requires investments of around 400,000 euros. Here you have the opportunity to make a good deal through renovated properties.

Elsewhere in the region, the Greek restaurant Dionysos in Blankenfelde has reopened after a two-week renovation phase. The establishment now offers a more stylish ambience and appears to be gearing up for the upcoming winter festivities - all the more reason to visit the restaurant and try out the new wine offerings. The Harley station in Königs Wusterhausen is also being rebuilt; A modern workshop in the former railway building will be built over the winter and will be ready for operation by the 2026 motorcycle season.