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Candidate Volt is seeking election for both city council and county council positions.
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A European political movement, Volt, is gearing up for city council elections in Bergisch Gladbach and the district council of Rheinisch-Bergisch district this autumn. They've even got backup lists ready to go[2]. Alexander Becker, an independent mediator with roots in Bergisch Gladbach, is running for mayor too[3]. Here's a look at who's running where with Volt.
In Bergisch Gladbach, the member meeting picked Alexander Becker, the local candidate, as the top choice for the city council's reserve list. Followed by software developer Berthold Reiff, they're all set to make their mark[3].
"Volt has the ambitious goal of redefining politics across Europe. In a pragmatic, honest, and fact-based manner, we want to work hand in hand with the council, administration, and Bergisch Gladbach's residents to build a better future for the city," said Alexander Becker after his election[3].
Meanwhile, Markus Blümke, a chief commissioner in Bergisch Gladbach, leads the district council’s reserve list for Volt. Dorothea Heister-Hovestadt, a caseworker at AGIAMONDO e. V., takes second place[4]. The pair hope to rally Volt supporters across North Rhine-Westphalia, aiming to replicate their 2020 successes in larger cities[4].
To qualify, each list needs around 300 and 600 signatures, respectively. Show your support and sign their petitions today[2][4]. You can find all the details you need right here.
In a nutshell, Volt has handpicked 8 and 9 members for the city and district councils, ready to take on the challenges faced by Bergisch Gladbach and the Rheinisch-Bergisch district[2][4].
Did you know?
Alexander Becker, Volt's candidate for mayor in Bergisch Gladbach, aligns with the movement's pan-European and progressive values. He is committed to bringing about political change and European cooperation at the local level[1].
News Flash:
[1] Volt is a forward-looking, pan-European political movement that advocates for integrative policies and solutions to major challenges such as climate change, economic inequality, immigration, conflicts, terrorism, and technological revolution[1]. Their commitment to collaboration and cooperation aims to tackle these issues at the local, regional, and European levels.
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- In Bergisch Gladbach, the city council's reserve list for the European political movement, Volt, includes Alexander Becker, a local candidate, and software developer Berthold Reiff, preparing to make their mark in the upcoming elections.
- Volt, a forward-looking, pan-European political movement, has set an ambitious goal to redefine politics across Europe, identifying Alexander Becker, their candidate for mayor in Bergisch Gladbach, as one of their representatives, aligned with their pan-European and progressive values.
