Election chaos in Erlangen: Which parties miss out on admission!
City council election in Erlangen on March 8th: Parties are collecting signatures, deadlines and electoral office information here.

Election chaos in Erlangen: Which parties miss out on admission!
The city council elections are just around the corner in Erlangen and preparations are in full swing. On March 8th the time has come when citizens can cast their votes. However, some parties have not been able to overcome the first hurdles on the way there. Loud NN Not all groups achieved the necessary number of signatures required for admission to the election.
In order to stand for election, 385 signatures had to be collected. Some parties remained below this mark and thus came away empty-handed. This situation highlights the current challenges that political newcomers face when seeking a place on the city council.
Details about the local elections
The Erlanger city council already needs more than just an event notice. Six months before major votes, the electoral office is set up, which is responsible for many organizational matters. This includes the voters' register, the polling stations, the poll workers and the entire processing of postal voting. If you would like more information, you can contact the electoral office at the office address Rathausplatz 1, Room 115, 91052 Erlangen. The team can be reached by phone at 09131/862208 or by email at wahlamt@stadt.erlangen.de.
The opening hours of the electoral office have been adjusted accordingly to make it easier for citizens to take part in the election. You can stop by here on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; On Wednesday and Friday, however, the office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Particularly important for those entitled to vote: In the weeks before the election there are extended opening hours to apply for postal voting documents. These will be available on Wednesday, February 18th and Wednesday, February 25th, until 3:00 p.m.
Eleven OB candidates and twelve lists
What is particularly noteworthy is that eleven mayoral candidates and twelve lists want to apply for the election. This multitude of options shows that the interest in local politics in Erlangen remains unbroken. There are various approaches and ideas among the applicants and parties that could bring a breath of fresh air to the city council, even if others previously failed to gain approval. Loud achieve.de The local election becomes an exciting competition.
The election campaign is in full swing and many citizens are showing keen interest in how the political landscape in Erlangen could change. It remains to be seen which issues the voters will decide and how the newly elected representatives want to shape the city in the coming years.