Referendum in Baden-Baden: important decision for the future!

Referendum in Baden-Baden: important decision for the future!

A referendum will take place in Baden-Baden on Sunday, June 29, 2025, which is considered an important prelude to the upcoming state elections next year. The Baden-Baden urban district has around 40,000 eligible voters, while around 160,000 eligible voters are registered in the neighboring Rastatt district. The political interest of state politicians is focused primarily on the Rastatt district, but Baden-Baden is now also in focus, as the CDU and the Greens are active here in order to exploit their voter potential. Goodnews4 reports on the exciting developments surrounding this vote.

Polling stations open on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Not only German citizens are eligible to vote, but also EU citizens aged 16 and over who have been resident in Baden-Baden for at least three months. No prior registration is necessary to take part in the vote. An election notification sent by June 8, 2025 is sufficient for participation. If someone has not received a notification, they can contact the city administration at any time to check their registration on the electoral roll. Loud baden-baden.de The voting question will be: “Are you in favor of repealing resolutions 1, 3 and 9 passed by the local council on November 25th, 2024 and for the city of Baden-Baden to only agree to the construction of a new central clinic on the condition that Baden-Baden is its location?”

Important for voters

Anyone who wants to cast their vote needs a valid ID, be it an ID card or passport. Voters with disabilities are allowed to bring an assistant to make voting easier. In addition, voters who, for example, filled out their ballot paper incorrectly can request a new one at the polling station. Postal voting is also available and can be requested via the election notification, a QR code or online. The mailing of postal voting documents began at the end of May, while they must be returned by 6 p.m. on election day at the latest.

The counting of votes begins immediately after the polling stations close at 6 p.m., and citizens can look forward to the provisional results in the evening. The final result will be announced on July 3, 2025 at 3 p.m. A majority of at least 20% of those entitled to vote is necessary to achieve a valid voting result. Citizens who are ill on Election Day can still request a postal vote until 3 p.m., which could be a welcome option for many. Interestingly, everything is closely monitored - taking photos or filming in the voting booth is strictly prohibited.

A look at the state elections

The next state election in Baden-Württemberg is expected to take place in 2026. A crucial aspect is the reform of the state electoral law from April 2022, which allows voters to cast two votes. With the first vote, citizens elect a direct candidate from their constituency, while the second vote goes to a party's state list. The voting age has also been lowered to 16, which is particularly important for younger citizens. You can find more information about this on the website BW state election.

These developments and the upcoming referendum make it clear that there is a lot happening in and around Baden-Baden in the coming months. It remains exciting to see how the result of this vote will influence the region's political landscape.