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Volkswagen engineer runs for local office to reshape Schöningen's future

From factory floors to town hall ambitions: A father of four aims to fix Schöningen's gaps in healthcare and childcare. Can his industrial expertise drive real change?

The image shows a man in a suit and tie standing in front of a group of people, with a wall in the...
The image shows a man in a suit and tie standing in front of a group of people, with a wall in the background. He appears to be the mayor, as he is wearing a navy blue suit with a white shirt and a patterned tie. His hair is neatly combed and he has a serious expression on his face.

Volkswagen engineer runs for local office to reshape Schöningen's future

By profession, Linke works as an industrial engineer at Volkswagen. With a technical background, he is qualified as a REFA specialist and an MTM expert. The 47-year-old has lived in the city since 2009, is married, and is the father of four children.

Goals and Priorities

He justifies his candidacy with a desire to take on local responsibility and actively shape Schöningen's future. Key priorities of his campaign include improving medical care, creating better opportunities for young families, and strengthening education, childcare, and leisure activities for children and adolescents. He also emphasizes the importance of clubs and volunteer work in fostering social cohesion in the city.

For the local economy, he calls for faster administrative processes and greater support for skilled trades, retail, and industry. Additionally, he advocates for more transparency in municipal decision-making.

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