Overview
- Members at the candidate assembly elected Thomas Pardeller with a large majority as mayoral nominee and top of the municipal list despite his absence.
- Councilor Tobias Thalhammer published an open letter criticizing the lack of an explanation from Pardeller and warning that credibility is at risk.
- Local CSU leader Léon Bogner defended the process, saying Pardeller is rightly absent on medical leave and remains the party’s choice for 2026.
- The CSU’s circulated council list no longer includes Thalhammer following tensions over his criticism and standing within the local party.
- Pardeller remains off duty after admitting the seized 0.2 grams was cocaine, with Deputy Mayor Kilian Körner handling town hall duties and a December return planned.