# German municipal mayoral removal proceedings > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-municipal-mayoral-removal-proceedings > Updated: 2026-11-10T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In Germany, local governments in Freiberg and Premnitz have initiated processes to remove their respective mayors from office through public referendums. In Freiberg, the city council unanimously launched a removal procedure against non-partisan Mayor Philipp Preißler. The council cited allegations that Preißler ceased contact with the city administration following his July 2024 inauguration and failed to fulfill his duties. Reports also noted his involvement in a disruptive incident at a hotel in Leipzig in August. A referendum is scheduled for January 31, requiring at least 50 percent voter support for the removal to succeed. It was noted that Preißler would continue to receive a significant pension even if removed. In Premnitz, approximately 7,000 voters are set to participate in a referendum regarding non-partisan Mayor Thomas Rosenberg. The city council voted for his removal based on alleged deficiencies in communication, decision-making, and the implementation of political resolutions. Rosenberg has contested the motion, expressing his intent to continue his duties to the voters who elected him in September 2024. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-10: Various regional news reports from Germany Regional German news includes a removal process against Freiberg Mayor Philipp Preißler, housing fee disputes in Chemnitz, and a student journalism project in Freising. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/various-regional-news-reports-from-germany ### 2026-11-05: German municipalities initiate mayoral removal processes Municipalities in Freiberg and Premnitz, Germany, are heading toward referendums to decide on the removal of their respective non-partisan mayors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-municipalities-initiate-mayoral-removal-processes --- Cite as: German municipal mayoral removal proceedings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-municipal-mayoral-removal-proceedings