Details on the 2025 Integration Council Elections

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, the Integration Council and local elections will take place concurrently in Bergisch Gladbach. Eligible voters have received a yellow voting notice, which will guide them to their polling station on election day.

Candidates for the Integration Council election include Frank Samirae and Thomas Klein from the Bürgerpartei GL, who won four mandates in the previous election, as well as Lilit Khachatrian, a Ukrainian jurist and human rights advocate. Tomás Marcelo Santillán from Argentina is also running, advocating for equal participation and anti-discrimination. The Bündnis für Vielfalt und Chancengleichheit, led by the previous Integrationsrat chairman, is another contender, also aiming for four mandates.

The Integration Council serves for the duration of the term of the Bergisch Gladbach City Council, which is five years. Voters can cast their ballots at the polling station indicated on their yellow voting notice.

For those unable to attend the polling station on election day, an online application for a postal vote is available. The deadline for this application is September 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The application can be made online at https://oliwa.kommunale.it/IWS/startini.do?mb=5378004.

More information about the elections can be found at https://www.ourwebsite.de/more-elections.aspx. Voters are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the candidates and the issues before casting their vote.

The Integration Council plays a crucial role in promoting integration and diversity within the city of Bergisch Gladbach. The local elections will determine the new members of the City Council, responsible for making decisions that affect the daily lives of residents.

This year's elections promise to be an exciting and important event for the city. Make sure to exercise your right to vote and help shape the future of Bergisch Gladbach!