Potsdam Mayor Faces Imminent Removal as Two-Thirds Majority Backs Motion

A coalition of seven political factions has filed a formal motion to oust Mayor Mike Schubert over governance issues and a VIP-ticket scandal.

A motion to remove Potsdam Mayor Mike Schubert has been signed by 38 of 56 city council members, exceeding the two-thirds majority required for his dismissal.
The motion cites Schubert's handling of a VIP-ticket scandal and broader governance failures, including administrative inefficiencies and unaddressed housing and budgetary crises.
The VIP-ticket investigation, which was closed after Schubert agreed to pay €34,000, found no severe wrongdoing but damaged his credibility and leadership standing.
Seven factions, including CDU, Greens, and Left, have united in the effort, while Schubert's SPD remains his sole supporter; the AfD has refrained from backing the motion.
A final vote on the motion may occur as early as March, with Schubert indicating he may challenge the decision, potentially triggering a public referendum.