Eckental's municipal council says no to election posters: What is behind it?

Eckental's municipal council says no to election posters: What is behind it?

The political waves in Eckental are gradually smoothing for the upcoming local elections in 2026. On March 8, 2026, the municipality will vote for a new mayor. But the market council has already made an important decision: there will be no poster walls for the election. This idea was rejected because there was a clear resistance to the poster walls, which puts other communities into the background with similar practices. [nn.de reports that…] (https://www.nn.de/region/erlangen-hoechstadt/keine-plakatwande-zur-wahl-2026-warum-market community council-die-election-11.14859361)

In Eckental, campaigns are often colorful, but the decision to reduce the striking election campaign could cause a breath of fresh air. Instead, digital election advertising could gain in importance and focus on sustainable strategies.

Astrid Marschall in the starting blocks

A clear favorite has emerged for the upcoming elections: The local association Eckental of Bündnis 90/The Greens unanimously nominated Astrid Marschall as a candidate for mayor. The municipal and district council has been in the local council since 2012 and has established itself as a committed voice in local politics. Marschall campaigned, among other things, in the Fairtrade Town steering group and submitted exemplary applications for the sustainable design of Eckental. It is also the driving force behind the introduction of a site for the voluntary social year at the middle school.

In her candidacy, Astrid Marschall emphasizes the need for a new edition of the land use plan. Its concern is to rethink the development in Eckental and to design the community in such a way that people and nature can live together harmoniously. The creation of affordable living space is particularly important to her, which is of high relevance in times of rising rental prices. Marshal is certain: "Together we can move a lot together in these challenging times." Wochenklick.de reports that…

The trend towards digital election advertising

In the current political landscape, there is a clear trend towards digitizing the voting advertising. The platform KOMMUNALESWEILWERBUNG.de offers a comprehensive package for local elections that are aimed at many parties and candidates. The services range from professional photography to social media suites and print materials that convey clearly communicated messages.

With its offer, the company pursues the goal of gaining visibility, trust and voices, and the focus is on consistent designs and authentic representations of the candidates. A well thought-out content roadmap is intended to help make the election campaign efficiently and increase the range on site.

With the rejection of the poster walls, Eckental could face a change. While the digital strategy is now coming to the fore, the upcoming elections predict their shadows. It remains exciting to see how the political actors and their tactics will develop in the coming months.