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New deputy elected: Wismar's citizens decide on important points!
Find out the latest developments from Wismar: from the town council meeting to important decisions on urban development.
New deputy elected: Wismar's citizens decide on important points!
On Thursday evening, December 5, 2025, the citizens of the Hanseatic city of Wismar met for a crucial meeting in the citizens' hall of the town hall. During the meeting, a number of important decisions were made that will have a significant impact on the future well-being of the city and its citizens. Wismar FM reports that, among other things, the new 1st deputy mayor was elected. René Domke from the FDP was able to prevail with a narrow majority.
Another central topic at the meeting was the full transfer of the assets of the Wismar mbH economic development company to the Committee for Economy and Municipal Operations, a step that could sustainably strengthen the city's administrative structures. In addition, it was decided to leave the calculation of fees for street cleaning and waste disposal unchanged, with which many citizens will probably be satisfied.
News from land use planning
Particularly noteworthy is the approval of the land-use planning for the mixed, commercial and special area “Alter Hafen”. This decision could mean a positive development for the city center of Wismar, as the old port still plays an important role in the city's history as a traditional trading center.
Several grants and donations significant to the local community were also accepted during the meeting. Furthermore, the annual financial statements for 2024, together with the audit report and the discharge of the mayor, were unanimously confirmed. However, an application to set up a special committee “AG Task Criticism”, which was supposed to deal with the review of municipal services, was withdrawn.
A look behind the scenes
The mayor found the opportunity to report on current topics in the non-public part of the meeting. Citizens can assume that this also involves significant developments for the city. In addition, it was decided to amicably terminate the leasehold contract with the MV film office. This could create space for new projects that promote Wismar's cultural landscape.
The meeting ended after almost four hours at 8:44 p.m. Wismar, with around 43,000 inhabitants, is not only the sixth largest city in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, but also a city with a rich history and important economic sectors such as shipbuilding and trade. Wikipedia describes that Wismar was founded in 1226 and has played an important role in the region ever since, including being the third largest port in the former GDR.
The city is known for its brick Gothic architecture and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2002. Numerous sights, including the impressive churches of St. George, St. Nicholas and St. Mary, attract many visitors every year. Wismar University also ensures that the city remains young and dynamic.
The interplay of history, architecture and lively local politics makes Wismar a very special place that will certainly continue to be talked about in the future. The citizens' decisions are a step in the right direction to further improve the living environment of citizens and keep Wismar attractive as a location.