Wangerooge Launches Public Search for New Mayor Amid Skilled Labor Shortage

The North Sea island's mayoral role remains vacant since 2023, with an election set for August 2025 and applications open until June.

Wangerooge's mayoral position has been vacant since autumn 2023 following the resignation of Marcel Fangohr after a dispute with the local council.
The CDU, SPD, and Grüne parties have initiated a public job advertisement to address the vacancy, a strategy successfully used in 2018.
Candidates must meet specific qualifications, including a university degree, relevant experience, and residency on the island.
The mayoral election is scheduled for August 17, 2025, with applications open until June 14, 2025, and one candidate expressing interest prior to the advertisement launch.
The island continues to face challenges in attracting administrative staff due to its remote location and a broader skilled labor shortage in Germany.