Brandenburg's OB elections: Rising the AfD or the renewal of politics?

Brandenburg's OB elections: Rising the AfD or the renewal of politics?

In Brandenburg there are currently two decisive mayor elections: in Potsdam and Frankfurt (Oder). These elections could have a decisive impact on the region's political landscape, especially for the alternative for Germany (AfD), which in recent surveys have strong growth.

In Potsdam, former mayor Mike Schubert (SPD) was voted out with 68.3%. Against the background of serious allegations, this was done. Among other things, he was accused of making VIP tickets for sporting events. Although the public prosecutor's office hired the investigation after a monetary requirement of 34,000 euros, Schubert's deselection is considered an expression of a wish for more decency and transparency in politics. He had been under pressure since 2024, for example because of the release of a blocked lawn, which led to an estimated damage of 450,000 euros, with this allegations later classified as unjustified.

a political sign

The elections in Potsdam and Frankfurt (Oder) are not only local events, but also symbolize a deeper insufficiency with established politics in Germany. The AfD could benefit from this dissatisfaction in both cities. In Frankfurt (Oder), the former mayor René Wilke lost his position to make a career as Interior Minister of Brandenburg. His departure leaves a gap that critics see as an opportunity for the AfD.

In the Bundestag election in February 2023, the AfD in Potsdam only cut 0.7 percentage points behind the CDU and even achieved five percentage points more than the CDU and SPD in Frankfurt (Oder). These numbers indicate a growing weight of the AfD in the region, which has been the strongest force in the east of the Republic in the surveys since April 2023.

AfD and survey values ​​

According to current surveys, the AfD has a value of 23.8% for the Bundestag election, whereby the party achieves an average of 28.1% in the new federal states, which also includes Brandenburg. This is in contrast to the old federal states, where consent is 16.5%. The AfD has already shown municipal successes, including a full -time mayor in Jüterbog, and could now secure a further consolidation of its position in Brandenburg.

The elections in Potsdam and Frankfurt (Oder) could further demonstrate the atmosphere of the AfD and possibly shape the direction of political development in the region. Coincidence in the outcome of the election could not only shape the future political landscape, but also serve as an indicator of the dissatisfaction of the citizens with established politics.

The interest in the elections is increasing, and many citizens look forward to the results that will be decided on May 29, 2025.

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