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Policy change in Siegen: Arne Fries loses CDU support!
Mayor election in Siegen: Arne Fries loses CDU support. Who is his challenger and what does that mean for the city?
Policy change in Siegen: Arne Fries loses CDU support!
The city of Siegen is facing a significant change in the mayor's office. The current incumbent Arne Fries (CDU) will have to face a new challenger at the upcoming council meeting on October 8th as he does not have a secure majority for his re-election. As the Siegerland Zeitung reported, the CDU will speak out in favor of Adrian Viteritti from Plettenberg, an experienced man who works as deputy mayor and head of the immigration office at the Märkische district administration.
The change has been emerging for a long time, because at the end of last year it became clear that the CDU did not take care of the re -election Fries ’in time. This is a painful setback for the administrative specialist, who was only unanimously elected mayor candidate for local elections in 2025 in May this year. At a meeting in Kreuztal, the CDU team was closed behind Fries, which presents itself as a citizen-friendly and family-oriented.
A look at the past
Despite his strong support within the party, Fries has so far failed to achieve political success. In the local elections five years ago he was defeated by the SPD district administrator Andreas Müller. Most recently he also failed in Kreuztal against the SPD candidate Michael Kolodzig. At this point, the CDU finds itself in a dilemma - should it rely on the retention of an incumbent who has failed several times, or give a new face a chance?
The CDU in Kreuztal has adapted to a new strategy anyway to present a strong, responsible team to the citizens. In the upcoming election, a total of 19 direct candidates compete, including many new faces who want to bring a breath of fresh air to urban politics. The group leader Philipp Krause and the chairwoman of the CDU city association Marion Kleis emphasize the importance of dialogue and constructive solutions to inspire the citizens.
The competitive situation in North Rhine-Westphalia
Exciting election campaigns are taking place not only in Siegen, but also in other cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. The ZDF today Message reports on the recent runoff elections in which the AfD was unable to win as hoped. The SPD and CDU accompanied the elections with mutual support in order to keep radical voices away from important positions.
The political winds are blowing strongly in NRW. While the SPD and CDU stay in power in some cities, the AfD shows growth that has not been despised for years. The pressure on the long -serving parties is increasing to find new and effective solutions.
Arne Fries will have to look at these developments with concern, while the CDU in Siegen is tightening its reins and the course sets for the future. It remains to be seen whether the change in the town hall will actually be a fresh departure or whether the old historical battles are repeated in a new color.
In the coming days it will be shown which face the CDU can hide behind the next mayor candidate. The tension in the city of Siegen is clearly noticeable, while the voters are increasingly asking themselves: Who will ultimately gain the trust of the citizens?