CDU nomination: Willo Göpel wants to let Potsdam work again

CDU nomination: Willo Göpel wants to let Potsdam work again

Potsdam, Deutschland - On June 26, 2025, the Potsdam CDU officially nominated Willo Göpel as a candidate for the upcoming mayor election. The 62-year-old, who acts as chairman of the CDU city faction, sees himself as a bourgeois alternative to other politically left-wing applicants. "Let Potsdam work again" is his central election goal, he emphasizes, while at the same time he emphasizes the need to communicate the financial situation of the city open to results and to continue the politics led by predecessors such as Dietmar Woidke and Jann Jakobs. Mike Schubert, the former mayor and SPD candidate, was voted out in May by a citizens' decision, which significantly changed the political landscape in the city. The election will take place on September 21, with the possibility of a runoff election on October 12, none of the parties should achieve an absolute majority.

The official announcement of Göpel's candidacy was on Thursday evening after a board meeting of the CDU. His level of awareness could give him advantages over the other candidates such as Noosha Aubel, who has already announced her candidacy as a former deputy for education, culture, youth and sport, and Chaled-Uwe Said from the AfD. One of the central aspects in Göpel's election campaign is the criticism of the SPD, which he accuses not to be able to continue the politics of his predecessors. The CDU positions itself as the party that Potsdam can make more stable.

political environment and competition

The competition for the office of mayor in Potsdam is diverse. In addition to Willo Göpel, who has his roots in Berlin-Zehlendorf and studied history at various universities, the SPD with Severin Fischer comes into election. Special attention also applies to the candidacy of Noosha Aubel because it is supported by the Greens and the list "The other". In view of the current political vacuum, it turns out that the SPD is dependent on support in order to be able to formulate an adequate opposite candidacy. In addition, the AfD Chaled-Uwe Said nominated as its candidate.

An important date in the election process is July 17th. Up to this point, all election proposals must be submitted. At least 112 supporter signatures are required for candidates without a current seat in state or city council meetings. This ensures that the selection of the candidates remains representative and the possibility is given to consider citizen voices.

voters' commitment and election results

The election results and information on future elections can be viewed in the Potsdam election app. This app offers a variety of data, including absolute and percentage votes and the turnout. The results have been documented since 2009 and enable comparisons for the previous choice. Users have the option of exploring the electoral districts and polling stations using tables and geodata. The detailed presentation of results is published in the form of election reports a few months after the election date.

Willo Göpel has been a self -employed project developer since 1998 and specializes in the nine -use of industrial wasteland. With his experience and expertise, he wants to bring a breath of fresh air to Potsdam politics. The coming months in which the political climate and the voter opinions will continue to develop whether he can succeed.

The Potsdam citizens are faced with a crucial choice that will not only determine the next few years of their city policy, but also the direction in which Potsdam can move in a larger context.

For more information on the election results and the applicants, visit [Potsdam.de] (https://www.potsdam.de/de/lahler results), [Tagesspiegel.de] (https://www.tagesspiegel.de/potsdam/landeshauptstadt/oberburgermeisterwahl-in-potsdam-cdu-Stadtfraction boss-willo-gopel-strez-an-strez-an-strez-an-strag rbb24.de.