Potsdam City Parliament Prepares to Vote on Mayor Schubert’s Removal
Mayor Mike Schubert faces a pivotal vote on April 2, with a public referendum likely if the motion to remove him gains the required two-thirds majority.
- Potsdam's city parliament will vote on April 2, 2025, on a motion to remove Mayor Mike Schubert from office, citing mismanagement and ethical concerns.
- The motion, backed by seven factions, requires a two-thirds majority to pass; the AfD's recent support could prove decisive.
- If the motion passes and Schubert refuses to step down, a public referendum will be held in May to determine his removal.
- Criticism of Schubert includes allegations of administrative inefficiencies and fallout from a VIP ticket scandal resolved with a €34,000 settlement.
- The public referendum, if triggered, is estimated to cost €250,000 and requires participation from at least 25% of eligible voters to be valid.
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