Peter Tschentscher relies on Scholz Erbe in the Hamburg election campaign

Peter Tschentscher relies on Scholz Erbe in the Hamburg election campaign

Hamburg (dpa) - In the run -up to the 2025 citizens' election in Hamburg, Mayor Peter Tschentscher will do everything possible to emphasize the balance of Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, even if the consent for the Chancellor does not currently have the best values. Tschenscher sees valuable support for his campaign strategies in the official mold of his predecessor. "He is a very good chancellor," said Tschentscher in an interview with the German press agency and is optimistic that he can score with Scholz as a figurehead. The social democratic mayor, who himself is surrounded by challenges to his own politics, plans his election campaign with a clear focus on the success of the traffic light coalition.

The organizational preparations for the election campaign have not yet started. "We have to do our work as a government. That is why the election campaign for me begins late," said Tschentscher. A concrete planning or set dates are still pending, which indicates the possibility that the emotional and political framework conditions have not yet been sufficiently clarified. However, good coordination with the federal level is of crucial importance for a smooth election campaign that is supposed to address voters in Hamburg. The election of the citizens will take place in March 2025, while the Bundestag election in September is planned for the same year.

Tschentscher emphasizes success of the traffic lights

An important point on the agenda of Tschenscher is the refugee policy, which he as one of the greatest achievements of the federal government under Olaf Scholz. He emphasizes: "There has never been as much as in the past two years." According to Tschenscher, the federal government has now taken necessary measures that are effective at the borders and is working on returns and agreements with other EU countries to control migration. These measures should serve as a positive example of government work in the election campaign and could be crucial for voter feedback.

Furthermore, Tschenscher also sees no fundamental need for a traffic light government when it comes to topics such as climate protection. "Hamburg supports the policy of the federal government in climate protection and investments in renewable energies," said the mayor. This shows that the Hamburg SPD wants to be closely based on the federal political guidelines to drive a coherent political line that is well received by the voters.

criticism and cooperation in the Federal Council

Nevertheless, Tschenscher admits that there were also challenges in the cooperation within the coalition, such as the critical feedback on the so -called heating law. However, Tschenscher does not see this complexity as decisive for a negative perception of the traffic light, but as a signal that Hamburg is actively involved in the political discussions. "Annoying mistakes could also be corrected with the participation of Hamburg," he said and promised that the Federal Council also appeals if this was necessary. This proactive attitude is intended to signal that Hamburg is not only part of the federal government, but also actively contributes to its decisions.

The situation shows that despite the challenges in front of which the parties are facing the politically responsible in Hamburg, to convey a positive message to the voters. Especially at a time when the political mood is often changeable, this strategy of the Hamburg SPD could be decisive to create trust and mobilize voters.

strategies for the election campaign

The coming months will be crucial for Tschenscher and his team to develop a clear and convincing message that includes both success and challenges of government work. The support of Scholz, despite initiated distrust of the people, could play a central role in the design of the election campaign. The mayor faces the task of bringing the advantages of the traffic light coalition closer to the voters in order to secure the favor and possibly score with the difficult election period.

connection to the current political framework conditions

The current political situation in Germany is characterized by the challenges of the traffic light coalition, which consists of the SPD, the Greens and the FDP. This coalition has ruled since December 2021 and faces a variety of challenges, including coping with economic crises, climate change and the integration of refugees. In this complex mixture, Peter Tschentscher tries to emphasize the success of the federal government in order to gain the trust of voters in Hamburg.

Refugee policy has become very important in recent years. Germany has been an increase in refugee numbers since 2015, and the federal government has recently taken measures to control the situation. Tschentscher's support of this policy could be seen as an attempt to consolidate the approval of the traffic light coalition through local successes.

historical comparisons: The refugee crisis 2015

A historical comparison can be drawn with the 2015 refugee crisis when Germany recorded a massive increase in asylum seekers. The then federal government under Angela Merkel faced similar challenges as the current traffic light coalition. While politics was heavily polarized in 2015, the current managers try to promote a more cooperative approach to defuse social tensions.

The main difference lies in the political environment: While the admission of refugees in 2015, the recovery of refugees was broadly rejected in parts of the population, a stronger focus is now on the control of migration and cooperation with other EU countries. Tschentscher's public support for the federal government could be seen as part of this strategic change.

Current statistics on the refugee situation

According to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), a total of around 200,000 asylum applications were made in Germany in 2022, an increase of around 30 % compared to the previous year. These figures illustrate the urgency and relevance of refugee policy that Tschenscher wants to address in his election campaign. In addition, the pace and effectiveness of the returns and the agreements with EU countries have demonstrably improved, which emphasizes Tschenscher as the success of the traffic light coalition.

The government has also promoted measures to improve integration, whereby the focus is on education and labor market integration. These tendencies are crucial to create a positive perception in society and to promote broad support for the traffic light coalition.