Potsdam decides today: Schubert before possible deselection!

Potsdam decides today: Schubert before possible deselection!

This day, May 25, 2025, a decisive citizens' decision on the election of the Mayor Mike Schubert from the SPD will take place in Potsdam. The vote in the polling stations is open until 6 p.m. Around 143,200 eligible voters have the opportunity to decide on Schubert's whereabouts in office. If the majority vote against him and reached at least a quarter of the people entitled to vote, this would be the basis for his deselection. This procedure is very important in Germany as an instrument of direct democracy.

In the past few months, Schubert has been exposed to increasing criticism, in particular on his own administration and the implementation of urban decisions. The allegations range from poor management of the administration to non -providing problems such as the lack of affordable living space to allegations with regard to his appreciative attitude towards the employees. In April 2025, the members of the city council, apart from the SPD, were coordinated in April 2025, which finally led to this citizens' decision. Schubert did not accept the vote and thus led to today's coordination.

criticism and allegations

The reviews that were loud against Mike Schubert comprehensively affect the effectiveness of his term. Former deputies criticize the "toxic" leadership culture in his administration and poor communication with employees and colleagues. In addition, investigations were made for illegal, free VIP tickets for him and his wife, but they were hired against money requirements. This is only part of the challenges in front of which Schubert is currently standing.

In contrast to other political actors, Schubert withdrew the pressure and criticized the decision to vote. If the citizens' decision is not in its favor today, it could regularly face re -election in autumn 2026. This scenario would fundamentally influence its political future in Potsdam.

meaning of the citizens' decision

The citizens' decision is an established tool of direct democracy in Germany, which allows citizens to actively have to say about local affairs. Citizens' decisions are binding, but can be changed or canceled by the local council. This practice not only promotes public discourse, but can also increase the legitimacy of political decisions. Specific quorums apply in many federal states, whereby in Potsdam the quorum obligation for today's decision is the responsibility of the city council.

The results of the vote will be announced on the evening of the same day and could mean a turn in the political landscape of Potsdam. It remains to be seen whether Mike Schubert remains in office or whether the city's citizens vote for a change.

rbb24 reports that the voters will make the voters. The entire process illustrates the influence and responsibility of the citizens at the municipal level, as in detail on Wikipedia and Tagesspiegel can be read.

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