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Mayoral election in Schwerin: date set for April 12, 2024!
On April 12, 2024, Schwerin will elect a new mayor. Find out about the candidates and their backgrounds.
Mayoral election in Schwerin: date set for April 12, 2024!
The political waves in Schwerin are running high because the election of the new mayor is coming up! Loud Northern Courier The election is scheduled to take place on April 12, 2024, with a possible runoff election being targeted for April 26, 2024. The main committee of the city council unanimously voted in favor of this date, and the city council will decide on this proposal on November 10, 2023.
One circumstance that is causing a stir is the announced withdrawal of the current mayor Rico Badenschier (SPD) at the end of the year. According to the state and local election law, the by-election must take place within five months, which means that the deadline ends on April 10, 2024 at the latest. In order to avoid additional costs, a referendum on the playground on Kieler Straße was also set for April 12, 2024 - a topic that will certainly keep citizens busy.
First candidates and election processes
The first candidates for the election have also been announced. Heiko Steinmüller, non-party, and Sebastian Ehlers from the CDU have already expressed their interest. However, Ehlers still needs an official nomination. The AfD has also announced that it will elect its candidate on November 15, 2023. The SPD is also actively looking for a suitable candidate and has set up a search committee for this purpose.
The local elections in Germany, like them Federal Agency for Civic Education describes are a central part of the political landscape. Here, citizens not only elect their mayors, but also representatives on municipal and city councils. Voter turnout is often lower than in general elections, but local issues generate particular interest.
A look beyond the borders
A completely different topic is currently affecting the world of culture: the Chilean actor and director Héctor Noguera died on October 28, 2023 at the age of 88. He leaves behind a rich legacy of theater, film and television. Tunota highlights that Noguera was known for his emotional and varied roles. He began his career in the 1960s and founded the Teatro Camino in Peñalolén, where he had a significant influence on Chilean theater.
Noguera leaves behind six children from two marriages, including successful artists such as actress Amparo Noguera and musician Diego Noguera. His death marks the end of an era and leaves behind many companions and fans.
An exciting election could be imminent in Schwerin, while at the same time the world mourns the loss of a cultural icon. This means that both political and cultural developments are of great importance for social life in the region and beyond.