Bissingen Faces New Election After Surprise Mayor Declines Role

Siegfried Nägele, unexpectedly elected without running, decides not to assume the mayoral position.

Siegfried Nägele, the deputy mayor, received 50.5% of the vote despite not being an official candidate.
Voters wrote Nägele's name in a free line on the ballot, leading to his unexpected victory.
Nägele took a week to consider but ultimately declined the position due to personal and professional reasons.
The decision for a new election follows the departure of former Mayor Marcel Musolf, who became a district administrator.
Bissingen's unusual election highlights the flexibility of the 'free line' voting system in Germany.