Feb 17 • 09:15 UTC 🇩🇪 Germany SZ

Local Election Campaign After Cocaine Affair: Neubiberg Has Had Enough

The local election campaign in Neubiberg is overshadowed by the cocaine scandal involving Mayor Thomas Pardeller, yet it remains largely unaddressed by his party and opponents.

In Neubiberg, a Munich suburb, the local election campaign is underway, and the resounding slogan of the CSU candidate, Thomas Pardeller, is evident throughout the community. However, this election comes against the backdrop of a scandal that many residents associate with Pardeller: his involvement in a cocaine affair. Despite this controversial past, the response from the CSU and Pardeller's campaign appears to downplay the incident as if it never happened, which has led to confusion and frustration among the local populace.

Pardeller, depicted on posters with the phrase 'Erfolgreich. Weiter. Machen.' (Successful. Continue. Do.), seeks re-election while many locals feel compelled to confront the scandal that has shaken their community. The apparent lack of acknowledgment from his campaign and party has provoked mixed reactions; for some, it frustrates civic integrity, while for others, it raises questions about the ethical standards of their leadership. The growing disconnect between Pardeller's campaign and public sentiment indicates a deeper discontent among residents who no longer want to overlook such serious issues.

The implications of this scandal extend beyond the immediate local politics, presenting a potential challenge for the CSU as they navigate public trust and support in the upcoming election. The failure to address the cocaine affair could alienate voters who seek accountability and transparency from their leaders. As the campaign progresses, it remains to be seen whether the residents of Neubiberg will choose to prioritize their collective frustrations over past transgressions or whether they will rally behind Pardeller's re-election efforts despite the scandal that looms over him.

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