Lübeck citizens launch referendum to preserve Mühlentor roundabout

The municipal supervisory authority has declared a citizens' petition in Lübeck legally valid, aiming to preserve the Mühlentor roundabout in its current form. The petition, which gathered approximately 12,000 signatures, exceeded the required quorum of 8,691.

Citizens are voting on whether the Mühlentorplatz should remain a roundabout with improved safety measures for cyclists, rather than being converted into a signal-controlled intersection. The Green Party (Die Grünen) has expressed support for the petition, suggesting that structural adjustments could improve safety without requiring a full conversion.

The Lübeck City Council must now decide how to proceed. If the council rejects the petition, a formal referendum must be held within three months. The city administration estimates the cost of conducting such a referendum at approximately 498,000 euros.