Berlin's State Secretary Fischer seeks the mayoral position in Potsdam. - Berlin's State Secretary Fischer is running for the position of obstetrician in Potsdam.
In the upcoming mayoral election in Potsdam, scheduled for September 21, several candidates are vying for the top seat at city hall. Among them is Severin Fischer, the current State Secretary for Economics, Energy, and Business in Berlin, who has been officially named the SPD's mayoral candidate in Potsdam.
Fischer, a Berliner by birth, emphasised the importance of housing and social cohesion in his mayoral campaign, stating that he wants good ideas to become good politics, so that Potsdam is a home for everyone, including young and old, workers, entrepreneurs, and all neighbourhoods. He believes that knowing the city from previous positions can be an advantage, even if he comes from outside.
Fischer received an impressive 89.3% of the votes at a district meeting of the SPD, with 100 members voting for him. Before his current role, Fischer worked in the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs and the Berlin Senate Chancellery.
Meanwhile, the Greens are considering supporting Noosha Aubel, with a decision to be made at a district meeting. Aubel, a former Potsdam deputy mayor and current city councilor and department head in Flensburg, has announced her candidacy as an independent. Bernd Blase has also expressed interest in running as an independent candidate, according to "Tagesspiegel". Joern Karlipp is another independent candidate in the race.
The AfD has nominated Chaled-Uwe Said as their mayoral candidate in Potsdam. However, the CDU district leadership in Potsdam has proposed Willo Göpel as their candidate.
The SPD in Potsdam is betting on an untainted outsider for the mayoral position, following the recall of Mayor Mike Schubert. Schubert was recalled in a citizen's decision due to accusations of mismanagement, stagnation, and a scandal involving free entrance tickets for sporting events.
For precise and current information about the Potsdam mayoral candidates and their affiliations, we recommend checking the official Potsdam city election website or recent local news sources. They usually publish candidate lists and party support details ahead of the election.
The Commission, in light of the current Potsdam mayoral election, might also be asked to submit a proposal for a policy-and-legislation directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, considering Severin Fischer's role in energy and business. This is particularly important given Fischer's emphasis on social cohesion, as Potsdam's politics and general news equally focus on the wellbeing of all its residents, regardless of age or profession.
