Biberach 2024: Political tensions and surprising withdrawals!

Biberach 2024: Political tensions and surprising withdrawals!

In an interview, Biberach Mayor Mr. Zeidler commented on 2024 and reflected on the various events that shaped the city. One of the most gratifying days is the opening of Wolfgang Laib in honor of Jakob Bräckle on June 7th and the attachment of the sign "Matthias-Erzberger-Platz 1" at the town hall on October 1st. A particularly difficult day was February 14th when the political Ash Wednesday of the Greens had to be canceled and there were protests.

These protests led to negative publicity and caused questions from the media. In order to process the incident, both the Prime Minister and the Interior Minister supported an event on March 22. For political Ash Wednesday 2025, changes in the admission concept and an increased police presence are already planned to ensure peaceful implementation. Mr. Zeidler expressed his wishes for a "normal Biberacher year 2024", but described this year as exciting and challenging.

withdrawal from Liebherr and economic situation

The withdrawal from Liebherr from the Igi Rißtal came as a surprise for many. Zeidler found that the type of communication in this matter did not meet expectations. Nevertheless, he paid for Handtmann, another important company, recognition for his commitment and Liebherr's commitment to the location. With regard to the economic situation in Biberach, he emphasized the importance of Boehringer Ingelheim for trade tax and pointed out that other companies have to deal with difficulties after a two -year recession.

Another formative incident in the region was the cancellation of the political Ash Wednesday of the Greens, which was necessary due to farmers' protests. According to [Stuttgarter Nachrichten] (https://www.stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.bauernprotest-in-biberach-gruene-muessen-politic-Wednesday. The Greens district chairman Michael Gross described aggressive moods and reported on groups belonging to the protest movement, some of which occurred with right-wing flags. Tractors blocked the access routes to Biberach.

The police intervened with pepper spray against the demonstrators to clear the way for the Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir. Özdemir was booed during one of his speeches. Despite the resistance, he appealed to fairness and announced accommodation in the car tax and agrardiesel. Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann and Ricarda Lang returned to the hall during their journey when they learned from the protests. The Green State Association had previously expected a participation of around 4,000 demonstrators, but the type of protest was surprisingly for those responsible, as co-state chairwoman Lena Schwelling explained.