Runoff election in Jüterbog: AfD recommendation stirs up hot debates!

Runoff election in Jüterbog: AfD recommendation stirs up hot debates!

Things are getting exciting in Jüterbog: The mayoral election campaign is heading towards the decisive runoff election on July 20, 2025. After a close first election result, which only made a difference of a few dozen votes, the two candidates Sabrina Dimde, supported by the SPD and BBJ, and the independent Christiane Lindner-Klopsch are going into the final round. The situation is tense and is characterized by controversial discussions. maz online reports that the AfD surprisingly recommended the election of Lindner-Klopsch, which caused a stir.

Dimde clearly opposed this and sharply criticized the AfD's support. In your opinion, this recommendation pursues an agenda that is not in Jüterbog's interest. Tilman Weber, a former candidate, also spoke out and rejected the AfD's false claims, which Lindner-Klopsch wanted to recommend. He emphasized in an Instagram message that he had never spoken to the AfD.

Political attacks and misinformation

Given this turbulent situation, Dimde faces further misleading claims. These include, among other things, plans for a refugee home and a “school for blacks”, which she vehemently rejects as wrong. The former mayor and current AfD politician Arne Raue sharply attacked Dimde in a Facebook video and accused her of keeping quiet about migration policy issues.

Nevertheless, Lindner-Klopsch remains resolute. It defends itself against the emerging attacks and emphasizes the right to freedom of expression, even if this includes support from the AfD. The tenor is that it is politically sensitive for independent candidates, because the AfD's election recommendation is legally unproblematic, but provokes emotionally heated debates.

Insight into the election and the political climate

In the background of the election campaign, the legal framework of the online election campaign is of great importance. numbers-zur-wahl.de explains the various legal obligations that parties and platforms must adhere to during the election campaign. The discussion about freedom of expression and the spread of misinformation is becoming increasingly relevant in the age of social media, which also affects parties that are bound by legal requirements.

On July 18, 2025, the focus in Jüterbog will be on preparations for the runoff election. Voters can obtain information as usual at the Citizens' Office. You can find the contact details here:

• Adresse: Markt 21, 14913 Jüterbog
• Telefon: (03372) 463100
• E-Mail: buergerinfo@jueterbog.de
• Öffnungszeiten: Montag, Dienstag und Donnerstag (nachmittags geschlossen)

This election will not only shape the political climate in Jüterbog, but will also represent an important decision for the future in the interests of the voting communities. The election campaign shows how deeply political commitment and opinion-forming are intertwined.