Friedberg grows: City Council moves to the castle because of a new population!

Friedberg grows: City Council moves to the castle because of a new population!

In Friedberg, it will soon be "moving to the castle". The city council will increase to 40 members due to the increased population from 30.011 at the next local election on March 8, 2026. This means that the monthly meetings are held in the historic large hall of the Wittelsbach Castle. The previous meeting room in the town hall will be far too narrow with the new number of members, such as the Bavarian State newspaper reported.

The city does not look at the demographic changes so happy: While some communities cheer on an increase in residents, the parties in the Friedberg city council have clearly signaled that they are not happy with the increase. Mayor Roland Eichmann has therefore already addressed an appeal to the parliamentary groups in the state parliament to rethink the regulation.

The challenges for the city council

The now inevitable enlargement of the city council also brings very practical challenges. City spokesman Frank Büschel points out that it will not be easy to find enough suitable candidates for the upcoming elections. Smaller groups in particular have trouble gaining enough interested parties for volunteering. The Augsburger Allgemeine reports that the CSU and FDP are already optimistic, while the SPD is optimistic of nomination can. The Greens, on the other hand, fight with a generation change and the question of gender distribution on their lists.

The changed number of city councilors could not only bring changes in the seating arrangement, but also have far -reaching consequences for the city of Friedberg. If the city received the status of a "large district town", which is possible from a population of 30,000, the mayor would not only be higher powers, but also a better salary. In addition, Friedberg could generate additional income of around one million euros from the real estate transfer tax. This would be a real stroke of luck for the city, especially since it has fulfilled many functions of a large district town for over 30 years, as the Bavarian state newspaper notes.

Legal status and upcoming elections

The upcoming local elections are not only important for the city council, but also for the entire urban development. Prostitution in the municipality is also permitted from 30,000 inhabitants, whereby Friedberg has already applied for a blocking district regulation. This is another point that affects the city and its possibilities. The Bavarian statistics on the turnout show that the last local elections give interesting insights into the legal framework of municipal self -government.

The next legislative period, which will be heralded with the local elections in March 2026, promises to be exciting. Friedberg citizens have the opportunity to shape actively when it comes to how their city should develop in the future. Whether in a historic castle or in the digital age - the focus is on the peaceful dialogue and the commitment of the citizens.