Putin fan as a new district administrator? Explosive elections in central Saxony!

Putin fan as a new district administrator? Explosive elections in central Saxony!

In the district of Central Saxony, there is a explosive political change, since the former district administrator Dirk Neubauer (53, independent) unexpectedly resigned from September 30th. Neubauer was disappointed with the political disputes in the district council and expressed resentment about threats on social media that favored his resignation. The new election for his post was scheduled for January 25, 2024.

In the following, Sven Krüger (50), reigning mayor of Freiberg, could rise to the new political figure. Born in Freiberg, the native plans to officially announce his candidacy for the successor to Neubauer next Tuesday. "I was asked many times and asked several times to take responsibility for our district in this difficult time," said Krüger.

The way to the political candidacy

originally competed for the SPD, but left the party in 2018, which made headlines and did not leave his political career in the region untouched. The Freiberg native received special attention in August 2023 due to a controversial trip to Russia. Krüger took part in the Petersburg Opera Ball, an event that was personally announced by Kremlin Dictator Vladimir Putin.

in St. Petersburg, where he performed as a guest, Krüger not only swung his leg, but also gave a speech that was enthusiastically recorded by the hosts. In his speech, he emphasized the close connection to "Russia's great nation" and glossed over the conflict in Ukraine, which he described as a "difficult situation". Krüger also critically commented on the decision not to put up a statue of the important Russian scholar Lomonossow in front of the Bergakademie in Freiberg.

The trip to Russia met massive criticism, not only in his hometown, but also among those responsible for the Freiberg University. The rector of the Bergakademie, Prof. Dr. Klaus-Dieter Barbknecht (66), distanced himself from Krüger's statements and emphasized solidarity with the more than 750 Ukrainian students at the institution.

The upcoming new election and the possible candidacy of Krüger stand against the background of an increasingly complex political landscape in Germany. It will be exciting to observe whether Krüger's earlier contacts and statements will lead to a change in the district of Central Saxony. The election on January 25th could decisively influence the direction of the district.

Details about this remarkable political change are still sparse, but the public reactions to Krügers planned candidacy could provide information about the mood in the region. The situation remains dynamic and further developments are to be expected, while the voters have to make a decision that could have far -reaching consequences for the future of the district.

For a detailed view of the case, see the report On www.bild.de .