CDU candidate triumphs in Greiz run-off election for state council position.

Voting Process - CDU candidate triumphs in Greiz run-off election for state council position.

Schäfer is set to replace Martina Schweinsburg (CDU), who has been in office since 1994. With the outgoing district administrator of Eichsfeld district, Werner Henning, they have become Germany's longest-serving district administrators. Unfortunately, their tenure has come to an end due to age restrictions. Schweinsburg recently created a buzz when she pushed for a payment card specifically for asylum seekers in her district.

The town of Greiz in Thuringia is home to approximately 96,000 people. The Bertelsmann Foundation projects the most significant population drop of any district in Thuringia by 2040, with Greiz at the top of the list. The current unemployment rate stands at 5.6% as of April 2024.

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1. The run-off election for the state council position in the Greiz district saw the CDU candidate emerge victorious, setting the stage for Martina Schweinsburg's replacement by fellow party member Schäfer.
2. In the midst of this election, Woman Martina Schweinsburg, known for advocating for a payment card for asylum seekers, is bidding farewell to her role due to age restrictions.
3. The Greiz district, located in the heart of Thuringia, hosted this crucial election, with its largest municipality, Greiz, home to around 96,000 inhabitants.
4. The CDU's win in the Greiz district run-off election comes following a tough time for the district, with projections from the Bertelsmann Foundation indicating a significant population drop by 2040.
5. The upcoming Sunday's elections in the region of Eichsfeld also had the AfD party making waves, posing challenges to the established parties like the CDU.
6. Meanwhile, in Erfurt, Kerstin Müller, another familiar name in Thuringian politics, is working diligently to ensure the smooth functioning of the municipalities.
7. As Germany prepares for EU elections in the near future, the country grapples with various social, economic, and political issues, including the influence of parties like the AfD.

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