Simon Oberdörffer from Volt: A breath of fresh air for Sigmaringen's future!

Simon Oberdörffer from Volt: A breath of fresh air for Sigmaringen's future!

A fresh wind is blowing through the Sigmaringen constituency: the pan-European party Volt has nominated Simon Oberdörffer, a 25-year-old direct candidate from Herdwangen-Schönach. His nomination recently took place in Hohentengen at a selection meeting, where he was elected in a secret ballot by the members present. This is a historic moment, because Volt is running with its own candidate for the first time in the state elections on March 8, 2026 in the Sigmaringen district. Simon Oberdörffer has very clear ideas about what needs to change in politics in order to meet the challenges of the time.

What are the young candidate’s central concerns? Above all, Oberdörffer emphasizes the need for a policy change in view of the climate crisis and the rapid developments in social media and digitalization. He sees a need for action in various areas, including:

• Anbindung kleiner Ortschaften an den öffentlichen Nahverkehr
• Verbesserung der medizinischen Versorgung im Kreis
• Optimierung des Zustands und der Ausstattung von Kindergärten und Schulen

A committed mind with visions

Simon is studying mechanical engineering in Karlsruhe, where he is working on innovative approaches such as the combination of photovoltaic systems and agriculture. His commitment to Volt goes beyond personal interests; He sees himself as part of a larger whole and is active on the climate protection advisory board of the city of Karlsruhe. “We need new, pragmatic approaches,” Oberdörffer is convinced. In doing so, he criticizes conventional politics, which often does not offer answers to pressing, cross-border problems such as climate change.

His goal is to set the course for a fair and livable future. Oberdörffer is of the opinion that Germany alone is not in a position to play a significant role in shaping global changes. “We have to find solutions together, as part of a strong Europe,” said the candidate.

Climate policy in focus

In the current political landscape, the topic of climate policy is also hotly debated. In this context, the parties' positions are extremely heterogeneous. While the Greens are committed to quickly switching off fossil fuels, the SPD is committed to climate neutrality by 2050. The FDP, on the other hand, is committed to a climate-neutral future without bans and a high degree of personal responsibility for citizens. “It is clear that any candidate who wants to bring a breath of fresh air must clearly stand out from the status quo,” said an observer of the political scene. The Left, on the other hand, is calling for a reform of the emissions trading system in order to ensure social justice, including in building renovations.

Finally, it has become clear that the issue of climate protection not only depends on the parties' measures, but also on the expectations of voters. Simon Oberdörffer seems to hit a nerve with his future-oriented approaches that could definitely be heard in the Sigmaringen constituency.

These developments are not only a reason for hope for the electorate, but also a challenge for the other parties who have to measure themselves against this breath of fresh air. A bright head with ambitious goals who could follow in the political footsteps of great reformers - the face of Volt in the Sigmaringen district holds all the cards.