Tag #Local Politics

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Frankfurt Carnival Parade Tightens Security, Incorporates Local Themes

Frankfurt's Carnival parade on Sunday expects 300,000–400,000 visitors; security includes 16 roadblocks, nearly 100 mobile vehicle barriers (up from last year), and a request to avoid toy guns resembling real firearms; floats reflect local themes due to recent elections.

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CDU Candidate Pauls Campaigns on Economic Revitalization in Wetterau

Thomas Pauls, a CDU candidate and banker from Friedberg, is campaigning to win back the Wetterau constituency in the upcoming Bundestag elections, focusing on economic revitalization, improved public transport, and private finance reform.

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FDP's Unexpected Strength in Böblingen Amidst National Struggle

A week before Germany's Bundestag election, the FDP struggles nationally, polling at just above 4%, while surprisingly achieving 18.1% in Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg in 2021, due to the area's strong economy and high concentration of well-paying jobs.

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taz.de
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Freiberg Climate Strike Shows Challenges of Activism in Right-Leaning Germany

On Friday, about 50 people attended a Fridays for Future climate strike in Freiberg, Germany, highlighting the challenges of climate activism in a city with a strong right-wing presence in the local council that delayed the implementation of a climate action plan.

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Climate Action
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Four Candidates Vie for Green Party's 2026 Paris Mayoral Nomination

Four Paris council members—David Belliard, Anne-Claire Boux, Fatoumata Koné, and Aminata Niakaté—are competing in a two-round Green party primary (March 14-16 and 21-23) to select their mayoral candidate for the 2026 Paris municipal elections; Senator Yannick Jadot's attempt to avoid a primary faile...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Sicily's Provincial Elections Set for April 27th

Sicilian provincial and Free Consortia elections are scheduled for April 27th, 2024, after numerous delays and rejected amendments, with a weighted voting system and significant political divisions among the coalitions.

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Former Spanish Mayor Found Dead in Suspicious Circumstances

Former mayor of Gandia, Arturo Torró, 62, was found dead near his car with signs of strangulation and a gunshot wound on Wednesday night in Xeresa, Spain; his death is under investigation by the Guardia Civil.

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CDU Candidate Pauls Aims to Reclaim Wetterau Constituency

Thomas Pauls, a CDU candidate in the Wetterau, aims to win back the constituency focusing on economic relief for businesses, reduced bureaucracy, and improved public transportation. He faces challenges from the AfD's rise and damage to campaign posters.

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Dumfries Flood Project Faces Funding Challenge

A campaign group, Save Our Sands, is urging Dumfries and Galloway Council to cancel a \$37 million flood protection project for Whitesands due to cost concerns and competing town center needs, with a council meeting scheduled for February 27th to decide.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
sueddeutsche.de
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Northvolt Factory Approval Under Investigation for Potential Bias

The Heider Umland authority investigates potential bias among Norderwöhrden council members concerning Northvolt's battery factory near Heide, following €3,000 payments to local hunting cooperatives; a 4-3 council vote approved the project on January 22nd, 2024, raising concerns about legal challeng...

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Gennep Alderman Resigns After Controversial Facebook Post

Gennep alderman Frank Pubben resigned after posting on his former party's (D66) Facebook page, admitting they were wrong in a council debate about the Social Support Act (Wmo), sparking controversy and negative reactions.

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North Coast Parking Charges Approved Despite Opposition

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will introduce 50p-per-hour parking charges at four north coast car parks from April to September, despite previous concerns over a lack of consultation; permits will be issued to Rathlin residents and Ballycastle Marina boat owners.

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