Lübeck's newly elected mayor commences duties.
After serving for nearly three years, **Klaus Puschaddel** has stepped down as City President of Lübeck, marking the beginning of a new era for the Hanseatic City. On July 5, 2023, Puschaddel handed over the office and the symbolic golden bell to his successor, **Henning Schumann**.
Puschaddel expressed his gratitude to Mayor Jan Lindenau, the Lübeck city council factions, and the city administration for their cooperation during his tenure. He stated that he always aimed to fairly represent every council member's opinion and worked with many different people throughout his time in office.
During his time as City President, which began in November 2020, Puschaddel achieved a good result for the citizens of Lübeck. Respect for one another was his top priority, and he thanked the city for the productive conversations and good decisions they made together.
Puschaddal did not run for the municipal election in May 2023, allowing Schumann to be elected as City President on June 29, 2023. Schumann's term of office is from 2023 to 2028.
Puschaddel wished Schumann success in his new role, expressing his hope for productive conversations and good decisions by the Lübeck city council during Schumann's term. The citizens of Lübeck will be eagerly anticipating the new direction and initiatives that Schumann will bring to the city.
As the new City President, Schumann takes on the responsibilities and traditions associated with the office, including the symbolic golden bell, a longstanding artifact that has been passed down through the years. The city of Lübeck looks forward to the leadership and guidance that Schumann will provide during his tenure.
For precise details on the term of office and succession, it would be advisable to consult official city records or recent news releases from Lübeck.
Following his tenure, Klaus Puschaddel expressed hope for productive conversations and good decisions by the Lübeck city council during Henning Schumann's term as City President, as Schumann takes on the responsibilities and traditions associated with the office, including the symbolic golden bell. General news outlets reported on the transition, marking a shift in the politics of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck.
