Political tensions! Lower Saxony is planning constituency reform 2025

Political tensions! Lower Saxony is planning constituency reform 2025

The political landscape in Lower Saxony is faced with fundamental changes: The state election manager Markus Steinmetz has presented a comprehensive proposal for the reform of the constituencies. The background is the demographic development of the federal state, which has led to an unequal distribution of the eligible voters. The Lower Saxony State Court has called for the constituencies to reorganize the constituencies until the next state election in autumn 2024, with a particularly urgent need for action in the Weser-Ems region. 31.9% of those entitled to vote live here, while in the east of the country there are too many constituencies for a decreasing population, such as [Nwzonline] (https://www.nwzonline.de/politik/lapkreisreform-in-niedersachsen- new division-like-Fuer-Political-Political-iM-Nordwesten_4.2.960295538.html) reported.

Steinmetz ’proposal provides for a total of 87 constituencies, with 62 of which are being re -cut. This means that two new constituencies are added in the Weser-Ems region, while two existing constituencies are dissolved in the Braunschweig region. Specific example: The constituency Brake/Ganderkesee will include several communities such as Berne, Lemwerder and Hude, while the constituency of Cloppenburg-Nord Großenkneten and Wildeshausen will hand over and win Emstek. Such changes could have far -reaching effects on political representation in the region.

political reactions to the reform

The political reaction to the reform proposal is mixed. While the AfD basically supports an adaptation of the constituencies, the SPD and the green are skeptical and express concerns about acceptance among the population. They fear that non -compliance with district boundaries and historical connections could lead to displeasure. The CDU also calls for a more precise analysis to identify the need for improvement. The faction is considered concerned about the possible effects on political stability in the affected regions.

The legal framework for this reform is clearly outlined. The State Court in Bückeburg has found that 33 constituencies differ significantly from the average number of voters. In the 2022 state election, the average number was 69,710, and 30 constituencies were deviations of more than 15%, which is considered unconstitutional. This results in the need for a "massive intervention" in the constituency structure to ensure the equality of the election, such as NDR.

outlook for the next steps

The next steps in this process are crucial. The State Court has declared that there is enough time to reform the constituencies before the next state election takes place in July and November 2027 at the earliest in July and at the latest. It remains to be seen how the parties will adapt their positions and whether there can be a broad consensus over the proposal. Another goal will be to create a neutral basis for discussions in order to ensure the integrity and acceptance of the reform, such as the Lower Saxony In any case,

Citizens can prepare for an intensive political struggle for the future constituency structure. It is crucial that everyone involved has a good hand to represent the interests of the population.