Overview

• Wangerooge's mayoral position has been vacant since autumn 2023 following the resignation of Marcel Fangohr after a dispute with the local council.
• The CDU, SPD, and Grüne parties have initiated a public job advertisement to address the vacancy, a strategy successfully used in 2018.
• Candidates must meet specific qualifications, including a university degree, relevant experience, and residency on the island.
• The mayoral election is scheduled for August 17, 2025, with applications open until June 14, 2025, and one candidate expressing interest prior to the advertisement launch.
• The island continues to face challenges in attracting administrative staff due to its remote location and a broader skilled labor shortage in Germany.