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FWG to Uphold Principles, Steer Clear of Political Allegiances
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Get your free subscription hereThe FWG, an independent voters' association, has rolled out candidates for the municipal election slated for September 14, 2025. With a presence in all 26 Bergisch Gladbach electoral districts, they boast a gender-balanced lineup, sporting 11 female contenders. Their platform focuses on preserving green spaces, making the budget more sustainable, offering affordable housing, and improving infrastructure. Here's a snippet from the FWG
FWG Chairman Benno Nuding: "Ideally, we'd continue to contribute to our city's development. We truly cherish this town and aim to do some good for it. We remain autonomous, refusing to align with any camps."
In Our Own Words
The FWG views itself as a highly engaged group of citizens, devoid of top-tier hierarchy. Currently led by Rainer Röhr, the party's faction leader and first on the election list, the FWG advocates for citizen involvement and independent communities, fostering harmony, and tackling societal polarization. This approach is deeply embedded in the culture of Bergisch Gladbach, and the FWG feels it's their duty to protect and support it politically.
However, Chairman Nuding acknowledges that catering to every citizen's needs can be challenging, given the array of opinions. For the FWG, it remains essential to keep listening, remain vigilant, find common ground, and occasionally revisit decisions without prejudice.
A Greener City with Breathing Space
The FWG reaffirms its commitment to preserving green spaces in the city. The association perceives a housing affordability deficit and aims to speed up residential development on Zanders and Wachendorff, backed by cost-effective and simplified construction standards. However, the city's infrastructure must be upgraded to accommodate this growth, necessitating smarter and more pragmatic solutions.
Future attention will also be devoted to city finances, as the FWG believes that budget discipline is vital. With the situation becoming increasingly dire, decisions must be made regarding where funds should be allocated and where they should not.
Priority areas include schools, kindergartens, and transport routes. The FWG advocates for the full implementation of the budget discipline regulation they initiated. They argue that it's the federal and state governments' responsibility to enact comprehensive municipal finance reform to alleviate the financial pressure on local governments, granting them greater autonomy.
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Note: Insufficient data was found regarding the FWG's focus, priorities, or an interview with the chairman for the 2025 election in Bergisch Gladbach. However, here are some general insights about the FWG and Bergisch Gladbach.
Context
- FWG (Free Voters Association): A politically decentralized and flexible association, concentrated on local concerns such as infrastructure, education, and community development.
- Bergisch Gladbach: A city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, that places a premium on local political involvement, environmental initiatives, and social welfare.
Potential Focus and Priorities
- Economic development: Support for local businesses and entrepreneurs
- Environment: Green initiatives boosting environmental sustainability
- Community: Strengthening community programs and services
- The Free Voters Association (FWG) in Bergisch Gladbach is likely to focus on economic development, environmental sustainability, and community programs in the general-news and politics sectors for the 2025 election.
- As the FWG strives to contribute to Bergisch Gladbach's development, it may prioritize local businesses, green initiatives, and community services in its political platform.
