Mayor Benz and Chairman Akbulut are encouraging participation in the election
On March 15, 2026, elections for the Darmstadt Foreign Residents' Advisory Council will take place in the science city of Darmstadt, alongside the local elections. Against this backdrop, the council's chairman, Ibrahim Akbulut, and Mayor Hanno Benz urge all eligible voters to cast their ballots.
Significance of the committee for city politics
Mayor Hanno Benz emphasizes that the Foreigners' Advisory Council is an important voice in Darmstadt's local politics. The council represents the interests of Darmstadt residents with a migration background and brings their concerns into the political discussion.
By casting their vote, eligible voters could strengthen the work of the Foreigners' Advisory Council and help ensure that their interests are heard in the city's society and in the city council.
Participation in municipal decisions
The chairman of the Foreigners' Advisory Council, Ibrahim Akbulut, also calls for participation in the election. He states that the Foreigners' Advisory Council has been an established political body in Darmstadt for many years, and its work is valued in local politics. The election offers citizens the opportunity to actively participate in shaping the work of the council.
Background: Tasks of the Foreigners' Advisory Council
The Darmstadt Foreigners' Advisory Council is the official representative body for the non-German residents of the city and is directly elected. Its legal basis is the Hessian Municipal Code.
The committee in Darmstadt consists of 21 seats Six lists are running for election in the current term .
The tasks of the Foreigners' Advisory Council include promoting social and cultural activities of people with international backgrounds and representing their interests to city politicians and administrators. Furthermore, the council advocates for equal coexistence and combats prejudice, discrimination, and violence.
(DARMSTADT – RED/PSD/dk)
