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Nearly 2.1 million residents of Brandenburg are eligible to vote in the upcoming municipal and European elections on Sunday. These elections determine EU representatives and municipal parliaments. They mark the beginning of a busy electoral year and serve as a barometer of public opinion, although they're not directly comparable to the state elections that will occur later. In light of recent attacks on politicians and election posters, increased security measures have been put in place. So far, there have been no major mishaps, according to the state electoral commission.
The police maintain a heightened level of vigilance, as reported by Herbert Trimbach, the head of the state electoral commission. The anticipated results for the European election in Brandenburg should be released by 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, while the timeline of the municipal elections remains unclear. Brandenburg's Prime Minister, Dietmar Woidke, stopped by a polling station in Forst, Lower Lusatia, with his wife, Susanne. He hopes for a high voter turnout in both elections, as it's crucial in curbing the current extremist factions in Germany.
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock of the Greens has already cast her ballot by mail. She announced this on Instagram weeks ago at her constituency town hall in Potsdam, urging citizens: "Europe is our guarantee of freedom. It's the best place we've ever had. So: Call your grandparents, bring your friends, don't vote from the couch, use your chances."
Potsdam-based political scientist Jan Philipp Thomeczek predicts a significant voter turnout, as polarization often encourages more people to vote. "It can be assumed that these elections will also see a high voter turnout due to polarized emotions," he stated. "Citizens feel that democracy is being threatened, albeit without sufficient reason. Many AfD voters share this concern. While this could result in high voter turnout, it's likely to stem from negative emotions. We must remember that the liberal-democratic system is a basic right, regardless of who is in power." He cautioned against using the European election as a "wake-up call" for the government.
The European Parliament's influence and responsibilities have significantly expanded, European Minister Katrin Lange (SPD) argued, and urged citizens to participate in the European election. Why? Up to two-thirds of European regulations directly affect regions and municipalities, per the State Center for Political Education - think climate policy and migration policy. The European ballot paper in Brandenburg lists 34 election proposals.
The AfD secured the highest percentage (19.9%) in the 2019 European election, ahead of the CDU (18.0%), the SPD (17.2%), the Left (12.3%), the Greens (12.3%), and the FDP (4.4%). Other parties combined for a total of 15.1%.
For the upcoming elections in Brandenburg, 14 district councils, city councils of Potsdam, Brandenburg an der Havel, Cottbus, and Frankfurt (Oder), as well as 408 municipal councils and city councils of district-affiliated municipalities and cities will be chosen. There are also elections for 271 voluntary mayors of these municipalities and cities, eight professional mayors, along with over 1,300 local councilors and 340 local chairpersons.
More than 20,000 candidates are running. In some cases, up to six ballots might be present, such as in the Verbandsgemeinde Liebenwerda with the election of the Verbandsgemeinde council. The citizens of Werneuchen will decide whether to dismiss Mayor Frank Kulicke (UWW).
Five years ago, in the elections for 14 district councils and city councils of the four free cities, the CDU ranked first nationwide with 18.3%, followed closely by the SPD with 17.7%. The AfD garnered 15.9% support, while the Left received 14.1%, the Greens 11.1%, BVB/Free Voters 6.3%, and the FDP secured 4.9%.
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Photo of Annalena Baerbock on Instagram discussing her vote and urging others to do the same.
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- Dietmar Woidke, the Prime Minister of Brandenburg, emphasized the importance of a high voter turnout during the upcoming municipal and European elections.
- Herbert Trimbach, the head of the state electoral commission, expressed concern over recent attacks on politicians and election posters, but reassured that adequate security measures have been implemented.
- Annalena Baerbock, the foreign minister and a Green Party member, encouraged citizens to vote actively in the European elections, taking advantage of their opportunities and inspiring others through her own vote.
- In the 2019 European election, the AfD secured the highest percentage in Brandenburg, followed by the CDU and SPD, while nearly two-thirds of European regulations affect regional and municipal policies.
- Over 14 district councils, several city councils, and 408 municipal councils will be chosen in the upcoming elections in Brandenburg, along with over 1,300 local councilors and 340 local chairpersons.
- Jan Philipp Thomeczek, a political scientist based in Potsdam, pointed out that polarization can lead to increased voter turnout during elections, but warned against misusing the European election as a wake-up call for the government.
- More than 20,000 candidates are running in the elections, and in certain areas, there might be up to six ballots due to various forms of representation.
- The CDU secured the highest percentage (18.3%) in the 2019 elections for 14 district councils and city councils, while the SPD followed closely with 17.7%, and the AfD garnered 15.9% support.
- For the forthcoming elections in Brandenburg, 271 voluntary mayors, eight professional mayors, and various local councilors and local chairpersons will be chosen, ensuring a fair and democratic process.
- With increased security measures in place and citizens actively participating in the elections, Germany's political landscape looks set to be shaped in the Election Year 2023, influencing both federal and state elections.
- As Europe approaches the European elections in 2024, politicians, political analysts, and citizens alike hold their breath, watching as the tensions of the Election Year unfold, ultimately deciding the composition and agenda of the European Union for the years ahead.
