Overview

• Ludwigshafen had planned to hold its mayoral election on September 28, 2025, alongside the Bundestag election to reduce costs.
• The collapse of Germany's federal coalition has led to the Bundestag election being moved up to February 23, 2025, disrupting the city’s plans.
• The separate scheduling of the mayoral election will now cost Ludwigshafen an additional €300,000, according to city officials.
• In total, the city has budgeted €542,000 for both the mayoral and Bundestag elections in 2025, reflecting the increased financial burden.
• Current Mayor Jutta Steinruck will not seek re-election, and the earliest possible date for the mayoral vote is April 6, 2025.