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Green Candidate Wins Munich Runoff; Mayor Reiter Admits Defeat

July 11, 2026Юрий Верхотуров1 мин

The Green Party candidate Dominik Krause has secured a historic victory in the runoff election for mayor of Munich. Outgoing Mayor Dieter Reiter openly acknowledged his party's failure, stating, "I messed it up."

The CSU party also made efforts to prevent Krause's win in the mayoral race but ultimately failed decisively. This outcome marks a significant turning point, as the Social Democratic Party (SPD) loses its top leadership position in Munich City Hall for the first time in over 40 years.