Potsdam Mayor faces scrutiny over administrative failures

Potsdam Mayor Noosha Aubel is facing scrutiny regarding administrative failures within the city's municipal structures. The controversy centers on the inadequate support provided to two sisters with severe disabilities, Heddå and Heidrūn.

Reports indicate that despite official designations of high disability levels and care requirements, the two-year-old Heidrūn did not receive the necessary individual assistance required for daycare attendance. This lack of practical support reportedly necessitated lengthy legal battles through social courts to secure essential aid.

Critics point out that Aubel, who has been in the city's administration since 2017, is well-acquainted with the local bureaucracy. The recurring issues involving vulnerable children have led to calls for an investigation into whether the city's control mechanisms are functioning and whether the current leadership is capable of addressing these structural shortcomings.