CDU triumphs in a federal election: A clear signal from Wermelskirchen!

CDU triumphs in a federal election: A clear signal from Wermelskirchen!

The Bundestag election 2025 in Rheinisch-Bergische Kreis created political changes. The turnout rose to 86.0 percent, which corresponds to an increase of 4.5 percentage points compared to the last election. This increase could indicate a growing interest of the citizens of the political landscape.

The preliminary results show that the CDU, represented by the candidate Caroline Bosbach, is the clear winner with 33.8 percent (+6.4) of the second votes. The SPD recorded a drastic decrease in 18.5 percent (−6.8), while the Greens also showed weaknesses with 15.0 percent (−3.3). The AfD, on the other hand, was able to position itself as a new force in the circle and achieved 13.3 percent (+7.6), which further consolidates the right political current. Zeit reports of a steep rise of the left and a decline in the Fdp.

political upheavals and challenges

The upcoming local elections in Wermelskirchen make it clear the challenges and expectations that the new mayor has to tackle. Bernd Hibst from the CDU and Daniel Rose from the “Future Wermelskirchen” association are currently determined as candidates. However, there is the possibility that other candidates or parties could start the election campaign.

The main challenges are the urgently needed expansion of schools and the open all-day day as well as the development of the Rhombus area with indoor pool. The care problem in the daycare centers and the persistent scarcity in the household are also decisive topics that need to be addressed. The new leadership will be asked under these conditions to find innovative solutions.

The social framework conditions

The results of the Bundestag election could also have far -reaching effects on the composition of the city council in Wermelskirchen. After the latest elections, new influencing factors and suggestions show that the discussion culture in local politics could stimulate.

The Election statistics analyzes deeper dimensions of the election behavior, including the citizens' density, net income and the structures of the voters. In the Rheinisch-Bergische Kreis, around 649 inhabitants per km² are waiting for political representation, while the annual net income is 27,984 euros and 66 citizen gowns come to 1,000 inhabitants. The statistics also reveal a significant age structure, with 32.4 percent of the population over 60 years.