Jenaer Linke criticizes OB: dispute over new departmental positions

Jenaer Linke criticizes OB: dispute over new departmental positions

Jena. Current political developments in Jena raise questions about the future composition of the city council. The parliamentary group of the left, led by Jens Thomas, expresses sharp criticism of the recent decision of the mayor.

criticism of the decision of the mayor

On Monday of this week, the Jena city administration announced that four will be advertised instead of three departmental positions. According to Jens Thomas, the leader of the parliamentary group, this is a clear indication of an upcoming cooperation between the factions of the FDP, CDU, Greens and SPD. "The cut of the department apparently reflects the party political interests of these groups," said Thomas. The decision has the potential to fundamentally change the political balance of power in the city council.

The allegation of exclusion

The left feels about the decisions of the mayor Thomas Nitzsche (FDP). "It is obvious that he already made agreements with the four other factions shortly after his re -election," explains Thomas, adding: "The exclusion of the left as the strongest group from these conversations is an unacceptable affront." Thomas announces that the left will propose suitable candidates for the dean's offices to demonstrate their own political will to create.

The accusation of arbitrariness

Another point of criticism refers to the procedure for changing the main statute. Thomas criticizes that on July 10, the main committee should only make a recommendation to create a fourth department office shortly before the tender. "The short deadline and the ignorance of the draft resolution made ordinary advice in our faction impossible," says Thomas. A public discussion in this matter was rejected at the request of the left, which is hardly understandable for the parliamentary group.

adjustments in the city council and future challenges

The tender itself stipulates that one of the new management positions should bear the title of a mayor and at the same time plays the role of the mayor's deputy. Names that are already mentioned in connection with the advertised positions are Benjamin Koppe (CDU) as a possible department for finance and security as well as Kathleen Lützkendorf (Greens) for social affairs, health, immigration and climate. Johannes Schleussner (SPD) could take responsibility for education, youth, sports and culture. The post for urban development and the environment, on the other hand, remains vacant.

effects on politics in Jena

These political turbulence have the potential to significantly influence future cooperation in the city council. The reactions of the left indicate that there is a noticeable political tension on the way. The upcoming discussions and votes in the city council will show how the political groups deal with this new reality and whether they manage to find compromises that reflect the political interests of the Jena citizens.

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- Nag