Syrian fleeing war elected mayor of Germany

In the elections held in the town of Ostelsheim in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Alshebl became the new mayor with 55.41 percent of the vote.

Alshebl, who is a member of the Green party but entered the election as an independent candidate, was said to have outperformed his rivals, who are two independent candidates.

Alshebl, 29, has learned German quickly and has been working for seven years in the town of Althengstett, near the town of Ostelheim.

“The experience was mostly positive,” Alshebl told German media, noting that he had visited more than 200 homes in the weeks leading up to the election. saying.

Noting that there is also a right-wing group in Ostelsheim that does not accept this, Alshebl expressed that they are uncomfortable with the fact that these minority people are of Syrian origin.

Baden-Württemberg Integration Minister Manne Lucha said Alshebl’s election proved once again that diversity is a natural part of the state.

Lucha also noted that Alshebl is pleased that the election encourages more people with an immigration background to run for political office. (AA)