Burkhard Jung has been leading Leipzig for two decades. In an interview, the SPD politician discusses the aftermath of a recent vehicular attack, extremism, and the reasons for his continued service despite facing hostility.
The Mayor of Leipzig, Burkhard Jung, reflects on his 20 years in office. The SPD politician shares his insights on the days following a vehicular rampage, the growing issue of extremism, and his decision to remain in his position despite facing considerable opposition and criticism.
For twenty years, Burkhard Jung has been at the helm of Leipzig. In a recent interview, the Social Democratic politician opened up about the period after the tragic vehicular attack, the pervasive issue of extremism, and the factors that have kept him in his role despite enduring antagonism.
