Increased safety precautions for local and European voting.

Brandenburg Experiences Remarkable Transformation - Increased safety precautions for local and European voting.

Due to anticipated disturbances, security measures for the municipal and European elections in Brandenburg on June 9th have been heightened. "We have heightened awareness among the security authorities for this election," said Herbert Trimbach, the state electoral officer in Potsdam on Monday. The police are on high alert, prepared to respond to "all possible attacks." Former head of the police department in the Interior Ministry added, "We are providing security without fail."

Attacks on politicians and election posters have already occurred during the campaign. The Greens, in particular, have been affected, with many election posters either torn down, soiled, or ripped. The Greens' former chairwoman in the European Parliament, Brandenburg native Ska Keller, described "an unimaginable increase in attacks" and mentioned the frequent threats received.

With anticipation towards the September 9th state elections, 2.1 million citizens will be participating in the simultaneous municipal and European elections in Brandenburg. Approximately 20,000 candidates are running for office, with elections for 14 district councils, four city councils, district council assemblies, and municipal councils, along with honorary mayors.

Over 31,000 election helpers are required nationwide for these elections, but a shortage of around 1,000 helpers could occur. Spokesman for the police headquarters, Stefanie Pilz, mentioned that this isn't a major issue, as she believes there will be enough available.

The time when a preliminary result for the municipal elections will be announced remains uncertain. Under the Electoral Law, the election officer or electoral officer can appoint more counting officials and continue the counting process on a second day. Results from the 2019 elections were available at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, but the counting process is lengthy and includes three votes per eligible voter that can be distributed among candidates.

In Brandenburg's European elections, there are 34 candidates to choose from on the ballot. A statewide preliminary result for the European elections is expected to be available earlier, as polling stations close in the last EU country by 11:00 p.m., necessitating an on-time publication of the results.

Aides for the blind and visually impaired are available for Brandenburg's European elections, including voting slips and an audio CD with party information about their positions. The Brandenburg Blind and Visually Impaired Association's Bodo Rinas estimates that 4,000 to 5,000 blind individuals and 10,000 to 15,000 visually impaired individuals live in Brandenburg, for whom these aides would be helpful.

The State Electoral Officer for the upcoming municipal elections and the European elections in 2024 and 2024, respectively, are still to be appointed.

Aids for the European election for the blind and visually impaired

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1. Despite the heightened security measures, politicians from various municipalities in Brandenburg, including the CDU, have expressed concern about the safety precautions during the elections.
2. The Municipal parliament in Brandenburg an der Havel has called for increased cooperation between local authorities and the EU to ensure a secure voting process for both local and European elections.
3. Ska Keller, a politician from Alliance 90/The Greens, has urged EU officials to provide more support for safety precautions in Brandenburg for the upcoming European elections, citing the increase in attacks on party posters.
4. European Parliament politicians have expressed their concern about the safety of voters in Brandenburg and have urged the Ministry of the Interior to take necessary measures to ensure the safety of all election participants.
5. The CDU has accused political opponents of attempting to disrupt the elections by attacking election posters and threatening politicians during the election campaign.
6. The Brandenburg State government has announced that it will provide additional funding for security measures for the municipal elections to ensure the safety of voters and election officials.
7. The EU has offered to send observers to monitor the elections in Brandenburg to ensure fairness and transparency during the voting process.
8. The Municipalities in Brandenburg have urged politicians to follow safety precautions and avoid making divisive statements during the election campaign to prevent any further incidents of violence or disruption.
9. The police in Brandenburg have warned politicians and election officials to be vigilant and take necessary safety precautions during the election campaign to prevent any potential attacks on them or their supporters.
10. The EU has urged all political parties in Brandenburg to promote peaceful campaigning and to encourage their supporters to follow safety precautions during the election process to ensure a fair and peaceful election.

Source: www.stern.de