Fürth's SPD and CSU unite for economic growth and housing projects
The SPD and CSU factions in Fürth's city council will continue their cooperation into the next legislative term. Mayor Thomas Jung has described the extension of this partnership as a guarantee of stability for the city. Both parties share the goal of safeguarding Fürth's positive development and fostering a cohesive urban society.
The two partners have already agreed on their core policy guidelines. Matthias Dornhuber, chair of the Fürth SPD, emphasizes financial flexibility as a key driver of urban progress. Their defined priorities include strengthening the local economy, creating new housing, and maintaining a stability-focused fiscal policy with further debt reduction.
Despite broad agreement on fundamental issues, mutual support will not be automatic. Christian Wenning, chair of the CSU, explains that while the parties have aligned on basic positions, these will serve as the foundation for their respective political work. Against the backdrop of economic uncertainty in Germany and globally, they intend to make upcoming decisions through close coordination. According to Wenning, they aim to build broad, cross-party majorities in the city council wherever possible.
Maurice Schönleben, leader of the SPD faction, also stresses the collaborative and open nature of the partnership. The goal, he says, is to secure wide-ranging support from the political center while remaining open to all democratic forces. As concrete joint projects, Schönleben highlights the development of the so-called Hirschmann site and the transformation of the Pegnitz quarter, which will include a second riverside promenade.
Maximilian Ammon, chair of the CSU faction, points to the challenges overcome in the previous term—simultaneously reducing debt while making investments. For the coming years, Ammon announces a focus on tangible bureaucratic streamlining and accelerating administrative processes, particularly to benefit the economy and housing construction. The factions also plan to ease parking pressure in Fürth's city center and southern districts by expanding parking options.
Beyond policy goals, the SPD and CSU have also agreed on key personnel. The proven leadership structure of the city administration will remain in place. Both factions have pledged their support for Markus Braun as second mayor and head of schools, education, sports, and health. Dietmar Helm will likewise continue as third mayor, with a continued focus on sustainability. Mayor Jung expresses confidence, concluding: "With this team, we can keep working successfully for our Kleeblattstadt over the next six years!"
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