AfD's Seldenreich unveils bold proposals to reshape Wiesbaden's future
Denis Seldenreich, the AfD's lead candidate for Wiesbaden, has outlined three key priorities for the city: improving security, fixing public finances, and reforming traffic policy. His proposals focus on practical changes rather than ideological shifts, aiming to address congestion, overspending, and safety concerns.
Seldenreich argues that Wiesbaden's budget problems stem from structural overspending. Since 2016, around 1,200 new positions have been created without clear benefits. To cut costs, he proposes reducing staff, simplifying processes, and slashing red tape.
On traffic, he wants to reintroduce 50 km/h speed limits and improve traffic light coordination to ease congestion. He also opposes dedicated environmental lanes, calling for a focus on smoother traffic flow instead.
For security, Seldenreich plans to increase the visibility of municipal police, enhance street lighting, and use targeted video surveillance. He believes these steps will help restore public confidence.
To boost the economy, he suggests making commercial land more accessible and developing sites based on market demand. Lower levies, faster approvals, and better transport links for businesses are also part of his plan.
On housing, Seldenreich proposes building more affordable homes by cutting bureaucratic delays and promoting cost-efficient construction.
Seldenreich's agenda centres on reducing inefficiency, improving infrastructure, and creating a safer, more business-friendly environment. His proposals aim to tackle long-standing issues in Wiesbaden's administration, traffic systems, and urban planning.
