Dusseldorf: Greens to contest local elections in September
The Green Party in Düsseldorf has secured a significant victory in the recent local election, with Clara Gerlach leading the council list with an impressive 89.84% of the votes. Mirja Cordes followed closely in third place with 89.31%, and Frank Schulz took the second spot with 96.92%.
The election, which took place over the weekend of May 10th and 11th, saw the Greens field a strong team of candidates, with Maximilian Fries serving as the party's speaker in Düsseldorf. Lukas Mielczarek was elected for the fourth place, Thorsten Graeßner for the tenth, Kira Heyden for the eleventh, and Jörk Cardeneo for the twelfth place after several rounds of voting.
The Greens demonstrated a strong commitment to gender equality, with more women than men on the city council list, reflecting the growing involvement of women and young people within the party. Notable departures from the council include district mayors Dietmar Wolf and Angela Hebeler, who are not running again.
The Greens currently hold 22 seats in the council, and their focus for the upcoming term remains clear. Key priorities include climate protection and sustainability, public transport enhancement, affordable housing and social justice, inclusive city development, and environmental protection. The party aims to expand renewable energy, promote cycling infrastructure, and extend eco-friendly public transit options. They also plan to focus on mixed-use developments, tenant protection, cultural diversity, and social cohesion.
While the exact election program for the 2025 local election is not yet available, the Green Party in Düsseldorf typically emphasizes these key priorities in their local election programs. For the most current and detailed information, it is recommended to consult the official Green Party Düsseldorf website or their published campaign materials.
The Greens' election marathon for the council list places and the 41 direct candidates in the districts took place using electronic voting devices, with results available at GREEN Düsseldorf_COM Election_Districts. The Greens' board, consisting of eight members, was elected in mid-March for a period of two years.
Patricia Guilleaume and Maximilian Fries, spokespeople for the Green Party Düsseldorf, expressed their excitement about running with a strong Green team in the municipal election. The party's mayoral candidate for the upcoming election, Clara Gerlach, has already been decided.
As the Greens prepare to take on the challenges of the new term, they remain committed to their core values and priorities, aiming to create a more sustainable, inclusive, and environmentally friendly Düsseldorf for all its residents.
Thesignificant victory of the Green Party in Düsseldorf's local election, led by Clara Gerlach, raises interest in politics and general-news discussions, as the Greens remain focused on climate protection, public transport enhancement, affordable housing, and social justice. We can expect these key priorities to be emphasized in the party's election program for the 2025 local election, with Maximilian Fries, one of the party's spokespeople, leading the way.
The Greens' emphasized commitment to gender equality, demonstrated by the presence of more women than men on their city council list, indicates a growing involvement of women in politics within the party.
