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SPD Soling's Candidates Compete for OB Elections

The SPD district association in Solingen's executive board unanimously selected Josef Neumann as their candidate for the mayoral election on September 14, after a retreat on Saturday. Neumann had publicly stated his intention to run for mayoral office during a press conference the previous...

SPD Solinger is vying for the OB election
SPD Solinger is vying for the OB election

SPD Soling's Candidates Compete for OB Elections

In Solingen, Germany, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has chosen Josef Neumann as their candidate for the mayoral election on September 14, 2025. The decision was made during a retreat on Saturday by the delegates of the six local SPD associations in Solingen, following an engaged discussion [1].

Josef Neumann, a seasoned political figure, has dedicated over nine years of work to Solingen. His political views, while not extensively detailed in the provided context, align with the SPD's traditional positions, focusing on social welfare, education, and community well-being [1]. The SPD's platform in Solingen promotes a forward-looking agenda, emphasising early childhood education, municipal growth, and cooperation for the city's future [1].

Tim Kurzbach, the incumbent mayor, announced his decision not to seek re-election the day before. He has served as Solingen's mayor for over nine years and was present at the retreat, thanking everyone for the years of good and trusting cooperation [1].

At the nomination conference on March 15th, not only will Josef Neumann be officially elected as the SPD's mayoral candidate, but candidates for the city council and district representatives will also be nominated [1].

Sabine Vischer-Kippenhahn, co-chair of the Solingen SPD, expressed respect for Tim Kurzbach's decision to start a new chapter. She described Josef Neumann as an experienced, well-connected, and visionary candidate [1].

Josef Neumann has stated that the Solingen SPD will participate in the local election on September 14th to win the trust of the citizens. The party aims to convince voters with well-thought-out concepts and sustainable solutions [1]. Cooperation is crucial for moving the city forward, according to Neumann.

The SPD will continue and further develop the ongoing program process in the coming weeks, with the municipal election program to be decided at a party program conference in the summer [1]. The Solingen SPD has committed to running an open and fair campaign for the mayoral election.

Sources: [1] Solingen SPD Pressemitteilung, 12. März 2023.

Politics and general-news: The Solingen SPD has selected Josef Neumann as their mayoral candidate for the September 14, 2025, election, following a discussion among delegates. Neumann, a seasoned political figure, has dedicated over nine years of work to Solingen, focusing on social welfare, education, and community well-being, aligned with the SPD's traditional positions.

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