Yeliz Koc's Mayoral Tenure to Commence - Former partner of Yeliz Koc is vying for the mayoral position.
In the upcoming municipal elections on September 19, 2025, Jannik Kontalis, a former reality TV star, has thrown his hat into the ring as an independent candidate for the position of mayor of Mönchengladbach. Kontalis, aged 29, is one of ten candidates vying for the position, including the incumbent Felix Heinrichs (36).
Kontalis' election program, recently published, outlines several key proposals. A notable promise is the introduction of free public transportation on Saturdays, aimed at enhancing accessibility and mobility for residents on weekends.
Another central point of Kontalis' campaign is his concern for affordable food options and local commerce. He advocates for fair prices for Döner kebabs and plans to achieve this through voluntary agreements with snack operators.
In terms of traffic regulations, Kontalis has expressed his opposition to 30 km/h speed zones, suggesting a stance against certain traffic rules that may slow down driving.
While details are less explicit regarding other areas such as vacancy in the city center, regulating construction sites, and supporting women, these topics are noted as part of his agenda. Kontalis plans to combat vacancy in the city center and regulate construction sites, although specific plans for implementation are yet to be disclosed. As for women's support measures, Kontalis does not elaborate on how he plans to implement more appeal for women in his program.
Kontalis has also made it clear that he stands for "a politics based on honesty, reliability, and humanity". Despite his previous career in a video production company and reality TV, he seeks to distance himself from these associations.
It is worth mentioning that Kontalis was in a relationship with Yeliz Koc, who gained public attention through their appearance on the show "Make Love Fake Love". However, their relationship did not last, and they were last seen on the show "Prominently Separated".
As the election date approaches, voters in Mönchengladbach will be closely watching Kontalis' campaign and his stance on various issues to determine the best candidate to lead their city forward.
[1] Further elaboration on Kontalis' plans regarding city center vacancies, construction site regulation, or women’s support measures specifically could not be found in the available sources.
- As the due date for the municipal elections approaches in Mönchengladbach on September 19, 2025, the high-profile independent candidate, Jannik Kontalis, who's a former reality TV star, is seen engaging with policy matters beyond entertainment, especially focusing on the enhancement of public services like offering free public transportation on Saturdays and advocating for fair prices for Döner kebabs to support local commerce.
- Despite the paucity of details in the available sources about the specific strategies Kontalis intends to employ for addressing city center vacancies, regulating construction sites, and supporting women, his campaign platform highlights his concern for these issues, aligning himself with candidates advocating for growth and development in they key EC countries' municipalities.
