What matters in Gangelt.

News from our local branch and council group, and the issues we work on in our municipality.

Latest news

16. September 2025

Council group formed

Yesterday evening we formed our small council group. Three of us have made it onto the municipal council: Nicolas Kersten Sylvia Kist-Rawert Oliver Thissen As Nicolas already chairs…

15. September 2025

Election night

Yesterday was election day – the first for our young local branch. We met at around 5.45 pm at the “Il Genio” pizzeria in the centre of Gangelt.…

4. September 2025

Election information stands in Birgden and Gangelt

On 6 September 2025 we’ll be out and about with election stands in Birgden and Gangelt. It’s your chance to chat with us and share your wishes, ideas…

6. August 2025

Meet Oliver Thissen – Ward Gangelt I (centre)

My name is Oliver Thissen, I’m 44 years old and your candidate for the centre of Gangelt (Ward Gangelt I). Gangelt is my home town. My family comes…

9. August 2025

Meet Martin Honings – Ward Gangelt II (centre)

My name is Martin Honings, I’m 41, the father of two daughters, and I live with my family in Gangelt. I work as a systems engineer – a…

8. August 2025

Meet our lead candidate Nicolas Kersten – Ward III (centre)

My name is Nicolas Kersten, I’m 23 years old and your lead candidate and ward candidate for the centre of Gangelt (Ward Gangelt III). Gangelt has been my…

10. August 2025

Meet Lena Honings – Ward Gangelt IV (centre)

My name is Lena Honings, I’m 40, married, the mother of two daughters, and I have lived in Gangelt with my family for many years – a place…

8. August 2025

Meet Sylvia Kist-Rawert – Ward Stahe-Niederbusch-Hohenbusch

My name is Sylvia Kist-Rawert and I work in the field service of a public authority. I’m currently 51, married and the mother of a grown-up daughter. In…