Weißwasser's mayoral election sees Pötzsch opting out of the race.

Local government - Weißwasser's mayoral election sees Pötzsch opting out of the race.

Poetzsch, who has served as the mayor of the eastern Saxon city of Weißwasser since 2010, started a voters' alliance called Klartext(Cleartext) alongside some like-minded individuals prior to his mayorship. His efforts resulted in local recognition. In 2020, he was honored with the prestigious German National Prize by the German National Foundation for his dedication to challenging hatred and societal division.

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Despite his success in Weißwasser, Poetzsch decided not to run in the upcoming municipal elections in Saxony. The municipalities of Saxony are preparing for numerous elections this year. Despite the excitement surrounding White Water rafting events, the mayoral election in Weißwasser is gaining significant attention.

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