Squal election in Neubrandenburg: Klose Versus Benischke - who wins?

Squal election in Neubrandenburg: Klose Versus Benischke - who wins?

Neubrandenburg, Deutschland - On May 19, 2025, voters in Neubrandenburg are faced with a crucial choice. Frank Benischke, the CDU candidate, and the non-party challenger Nico Klose fight for the office of mayor in the runoff election, which will take place on May 25th. Benischke advertises with the slogan "Because experience counts", while Klose chose his campaign motto "clear.konkret.klose". Both candidates had not reached an absolute majority in the first ballot on May 11, which leads to the election of the two after Klose received 35.7 % and Benischke 24.6 % of the votes.

The list of the candidates was comprehensive: nine men applied for the office, including Jens Kreutzer from BSW and Tim Großmüller from the stabilized citizens. Klose has already had experience as a mayor of Neverin since 2019 and enjoys support from the SPD, the Greens and the outgoing Mayor Silvio Witt, who announced his resignation on May 31 early.

preparation for the runoff election

On Monday evening, Benischke and Klose will answer questions from the Nordkurier Forum in the renovated Neubrandenburg town hall to questions from moderators and citizens. Due to the great interest, over 150 visitors are expected in the freight station, which is why the event was laid there by the originally planned cinema church of Latche. The topics of the forum range from the economic development of the city to the promotion of art and culture to sporting activities. The construction of a modern swimming pool and the handling of social trenches are also treated.

Klose emphasizes the importance of dialogue with the citizens and wants to establish a close connection to the voters in his election campaign. Benischke, on the other hand, has visions for the city, including investments in new schools and a swimming pool. Both candidates represent different views on current topics, such as the flag at the train station, which underlines the differences between their political perspectives.

outlook for the election

On May 25th, it will be shown whether Benischke or Klose can convince voters of their concepts. After the first ballot did not bring a clear majority, the tension in the city will continue to increase. The results will decisively shape the political landscape of Neubrandenburg for the coming years.

The event is streamed live and is available afterwards on the Nordkurier.de website, so that interested voters who cannot participate can also pursue the discussions. The course of this run -off has the potential to have far -reaching effects on urban development.

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