Neubrandenburg Mayor Resigns Over Rainbow Flag Ban

Silvio Witt steps down following city council's decision to remove LGBTQ symbol after repeated attacks.

Neubrandenburg's city council voted to stop displaying the rainbow flag at the train station after it was repeatedly replaced with a Nazi flag.
Mayor Silvio Witt, a supporter of LGBTQ rights, announced his resignation effective May 2025, citing pressure and personal impact.
The decision to remove the flag was proposed by Tim Großmüller, an independent council member linked to right-wing views.
Witt, who has been in office since 2015, expressed concerns about the increasing hostility affecting his family and personal life.
A petition to reinstate the rainbow flag has gained significant support, while protests and political backlash continue.