Junge Union Rennertshofen: A breath of fresh air for the 2026 local elections!

Junge Union Rennertshofen: A breath of fresh air for the 2026 local elections!

The Junge Union (JU) in Rennertshofen is heading into the upcoming local elections in 2026 with fresh enthusiasm. How donaukurier.de reports, the board has unanimously decided to run with its own list. This project is intended to get young people more excited about local politics and to bring their own ideas to the market town council.

JU chairwoman Tabea Landes underlines the commitment of young people to the community and emphasizes that it is time to bring fresh ideas into the political arena. In particular, the JU sees the decision to have its own list as a strong signal of the political interest of the young generation. She is supported by Peter Koller, deputy JU chairman and local council member. He highlights the importance of young voices in the local council and is optimistic about the challenges that lie ahead.

A look outside the box

But the JU Rennertshofen is not the only organization that wants to run with its own lists in the 2026 local elections. Also on tagesschau.de It is pointed out that the JU would like to take a similar path throughout Bavaria. The legal framework, which has existed since 2018, allows subgroups to put forward independent election proposals, which presents the JU and the CSU with a new challenge. They are able to present themselves as separate election proposals.

The JU calls for greater consideration of the interests of young people, especially in the area of ​​digitalization. Many young voters see a disadvantage here, especially if they end up at the bottom of the CSU list. Political scientist Martin Gross emphasizes that the JU is perceived as a possible competitor to the CSU, as both are fighting for the votes of young voters. This could even encourage the CSU to put more young candidates on its lists in order to signal to the JU that running is not absolutely necessary.

The relationship with the CSU

However, there are also tensions between the JU and the CSU, such as sueddeutsche.de reported. The largest party youth in the Free State is dissatisfied with CSU leader Markus Söder and is trying to act as a “thorn in the flesh”. Manuel Knoll, an active member of the JU, emphasizes that they do not want to be destructive or provocative, but rather want to initiate changes constructively.

With further steps in the planning of the candidate team and the development of the election program, JU Rennertshofen is on a promising path. Anyone interested in getting involved is warmly invited to contact Tabea Landes. New faces and innovative ideas are always welcome - there is something important for the future of the community!