Municipal Politics

Municipal politics has a direct influence on the economic and social life of local citizens. Cities, municipalities, and districts are therefore of central importance when it comes to structural change, demographic development, and competition between locations. At the same time, municipalities in Germany are facing major challenges: scarce public funds, the modernization and digitalization of local government, persistent structural weakness, and a growing gap in demographic development between urban and rural areas.

Place of local politics: the town hall (German: Rathaus)
Place of local politics: the town hall (German: Rathaus)