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Election to the IHK: Entrepreneurs from Wartburgkreis have a say!
The IHK general assembly election in the Wartburg district starts on October 27th, 2025. 30 entrepreneurs are running for 78 seats.
Election to the IHK: Entrepreneurs from Wartburgkreis have a say!
The election for the general assembly of the Erfurt Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) will begin on October 27, 2025. With the voting documents sent out, around 59,000 member companies from northern, central and western Thuringia can look forward to the upcoming decisions. Every entrepreneur is called upon to cast their vote and take an active part in shaping the IHK services. Until November 27, 2025, 5:00 p.m., those eligible to vote have the opportunity to cast their votes via postal vote or, for the first time, electronically, as eisenachonline.de reports.
Overall, entrepreneurs in the region can look forward to an exciting election, as 30 entrepreneurs from different sectors are running in the Wartburgkreis constituency, spread across nine electoral groups. Across Thuringia, 165 candidates are running for 78 seats in the general assembly. This has the important task of deciding on financial planning, contributions and fees as well as the general orientation of the IHK services.
Candidates and selection options
Viewing the candidate overview on the IHK Erfurt website will play an important role in the coming weeks. Here, interested entrepreneurs can filter applicants by electoral group and electoral district and get an idea of the people standing for election. This election takes place every five years and is of great importance for the local economy.
The decisions of the general assembly should not be underestimated. They determine the composition of the committees and specialist bodies that represent the interests of entrepreneurs in Thuringia. In addition to local concerns, there are also topics on the agenda that could be crucial for the development of the entire region.
Inspiration from other regions
Similar elections are also underway in other federal states. The IHK elections in Middle Franconia will take place from September 24th to October 22nd, 2024. All IHK member companies are invited to elect members of the IHK general assembly and the regional committees. These elections clearly show how important it is for entrepreneurs to raise their voices and actively participate in the economy. Details about the election in Middle Franconia can be found on the website of the IHK Nuremberg here.
Overall, it shows that the IHK elections are an important platform for entrepreneurs to represent their concerns and influence the economic conditions. Anyone who is interested in the elections or would like to run for office themselves can find all the necessary information on ihkwahl2024.de and should not miss this opportunity.