Würzburg's Green mayor dissolves CSU-led department after election victory

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Würzburg's Green Mayor Martin Heilig is dissolving a CSU-led department, removing the party from city leadership. Heilig, who campaigned on unity, plans to downgrade the third mayor position from full-time to honorary and no longer assign it to the CSU. The Greens are the strongest party in the fragmented city council. The CSU accuses Heilig of breaking his campaign promise to build bridges, while he states that discussions are confidential and various options are being considered.


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