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Katharina Fegebank Leads Hamburg Greens in Mayoral Bid

Fegebank aims to replace SPD's Peter Tschentscher as Hamburg's First Mayor, backed by strong party support.

Overview

  • Katharina Fegebank was overwhelmingly elected to lead the Hamburg Greens' list for the upcoming Bürgerschaftswahl on March 2.
  • Fegebank received 95.03% of the votes from party members, highlighting her strong internal support.
  • The Greens have governed Hamburg as junior partners to the SPD since 2015 and now aim to become the leading party.
  • Current polls suggest a challenging race, with the SPD maintaining a nine-point lead over the Greens.
  • Fegebank emphasizes a campaign driven by optimism and change amidst ongoing societal concerns.