Only One Candidate from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Likely to Enter EU Parliament
Stand: 09.06.2024 18:51
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Sabrina Repp (SPD) is expected to be the sole candidate from the region to secure a seat in the EU Parliament, as indicated by the initial election projections. The top candidate for the SPD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern for the European elections, Sabrina Repp, is projected to enter the European Parliament according to the first estimates. She holds the 11th position on the SPD list, and based on the projections, the SPD is set to secure 14 seats in the EU Parliament. The potential for CDU candidate Jascha Rainer Dopp to enter the Parliament remains uncertain at this point. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s AfD lead candidate Steffen Beckmann and Paul Bressel (FDP) are unlikely to secure a spot in the European Parliament.
Failure of Green MEP
Niklas Nienaß (Greens), the only current MEP from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is unlikely to return to the EU Parliament according to the projections. His position at 14th on the list is not expected to be sufficient. The year Nienaß secured his mandate in 2019 coincided with the significant Fridays-For-Future demonstrations, providing considerable momentum for the Greens, noted Rostock political scientist Jan Müller on NDR MV Live. The inability of the Greens to maintain that momentum was evident in subsequent elections.
CDU and AfD Triumph in European Elections
According to the initial projections, CDU and CSU have emerged victorious in the EU Parliament elections in Germany, with the AfD securing the second-best result. The parties in the Berlin traffic light coalition, on the other hand, experienced losses, with the Greens being the most significantly affected, having lost 8.4 percentage points. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s CDU state leader Daniel Peters expressed satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing the strength of the Union and its role as a bulwark against the extremes. Peters criticized Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) for what he perceives as disconnected governance with the Berlin coalition. The Left, involved in the state government in Schwerin, appears to be a fading party with an anticipated scant three percent. Peters pointed out the fragility of Manuela Schwesig’s government, supported by a party showing signs of disintegration.
Simultaneous Local Elections
In parallel with the European elections, local elections were held in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern today. Polling stations closed at 6 p.m. Initially, the results for the European elections will be tallied, with the first local results expected later in the evening. The voter turnout stood at 32.2 percent by 2 p.m. Some polling stations experienced temporary queues. Apart from a few glitches, the elections proceeded smoothly.
6,300 Seats to be Allocated in Communities
Approximately 1.35 million eligible voters were tasked with determining the allocation of 520 seats across the six district councils and the two independent cities of Rostock and Schwerin. Additionally, the community councils were elected in 722 municipalities, with a total of around 6,300 seats up for grabs. Furthermore, the positions of mayor were contested in 483 municipalities.
Additional Information
One-third of the votes in communities for voter groups
In the 2019 local elections, at the district and independent city levels, the CDU emerged as the dominant political force with 25.4 percent of the votes. Following were The Left (16.3), the SPD (15.4), the AfD (14.0), the Greens (10.3), and the FDP (4.3). Other parties and voter groups collectively garnered 14.4 percent of the votes.
In the communities, five years ago, the CDU, The Left, and the SPD were also the top three key political parties. However, voter groups at the community level accounted for 31.3 percent of the votes.