Comments by Mayor Jürgen Kleine-Frauns in response to 'Dangerous Gamble with Public Confidence'
In a recent turn of events, Mayor Jürgen Kleine-Frauns of Lünen has responded to a comment made by Editor Hans-Georg Gottfried Dittmann in the Ruhr Nachrichten. The comment, titled "Risky Game with Citizen Trust," published on August 29, 2025, has been found to contain a factual error.
The error lies in the assumption that Mayor Kleine-Frauns is acting in an interim capacity after the municipal election. In fact, the mayor will remain in office until the end of their term, not just in an interim capacity.
The incumbent council and democratic forces have demonstrated their commitment to honesty and transparency by addressing this misconception. They emphasise that it would be irresponsible to leave the city without a passed budget, especially since a political agreement has been reached.
Mayor Kleine-Frauns has assured the people of Lünen that he is ensuring that the city has a passed budget and planning security for associations, schools, and providers of social services. His responsibility does not end on election day, but only with the end of their term on October 31, 2025.
Promising things to the people of Lünen that cannot be delivered after the election, either by not delivering at all or by increasing taxes, would be a form of election fraud. The mayor reiterates his commitment to upholding the trust of the citizens and delivering on his promises.
Critical reporting and strong opinions deserve respect, but they must be based on correct facts. The Ruhr Nachrichten, a newspaper located in Lünen, is a respected source of information for the city. However, it is crucial that all parties involved, including the media, ensure the accuracy of their statements to maintain trust and credibility.
The response from Mayor Kleine-Frauns was made in relation to the comment "Risky Game with Citizen Trust" and was issued in September 2025. The name of the opposition editor of Ruhr Nachrichten who published the commentary is not currently known. The location of the response was not specified.
As the election approaches, it is essential that all parties involved in the political discourse maintain a high level of integrity and accuracy in their statements. The people of Lünen deserve nothing less.
