Details on the Election for the Integration Council in 2025

Eligible voters in various cities and municipalities across the region have received a yellow voting notification for the Integration Council election, scheduled for Sunday, September 14, 2025. This election will take place concurrently with local elections.

For those who wish to vote by post, the online application process has now closed. The deadline for applications was Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The link to apply for a postal vote was https://oliwa.kommunale.it/IWS/startini.do?mb=5378004.

More information about the Integration Council election can be found at https://www.ourwebsite.de/more-elections.aspx. This page provides detailed details about the election process, the candidates, and the roles of the Integration Council.

On election day, eligible voters can vote at the polling station indicated on their yellow voting notification. The Integrationsrat election on September 14 will be conducted by the local authorities of each city or municipality, with official election organizers such as the mayor or appointed election officers overseeing the process. For example, in Cologne, the election will be supervised by Mayor Henriette Reker and election officer Andrea Blome, while in Minden, the election is managed by the First Deputy Mayor and election leader Daniela Giannone.

The Integration Council election is an important opportunity for residents to have their voices heard and to help shape the future of their communities. The term of the Integration Council matches the term of the Bergisch Gladbach City Council, which is 5 years.

We encourage all eligible voters to exercise their right to vote and participate in the democratic process. For more information, please visit the links provided or contact your local election authorities.