Overview

• Wangerooge, a North Sea island with 1,100 residents, is seeking a new mayor through a public job advertisement supported by CDU, SPD, and Grüne parties.
• The mayoral position has been vacant since autumn 2023 following the resignation of Marcel Fangohr after a dispute with the local council.
• Applications for the role are open until June 14, 2025, with the election set to take place on August 17, 2025.
• Candidates must meet specific qualifications, including a university degree, administrative expertise, and residency on the island.
• The island has opted to maintain its independence rather than merge with a mainland municipality, emphasizing its commitment to self-governance.