Mayor Eva Linhart
Eva Linhart has served as full-time mayor since May 20, 2026; her term ends on April 30, 2032. She heads the Department of Digitalization, Sports, Fire and Disaster Protection. The following departments fall under this division: Office for Digitalization and Information Technology, Office for Fire and Disaster Protection, and Office for Sports and Health Promotion.
Biography
I live in Erlangen with my husband and am the mother of two adult children.
I was born in Bonn in 1973 and grew up in Bad Honnef on the Rhine. I was shaped by the international atmosphere of what was then the federal capital, as well as by growing up in a politically active family. After graduating from Franziskus-Gymnasium Insel Nonnenwerth, I studied mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen University and earned a degree in engineering. During my studies, I gained international experience through internships in Russia and England.
I have been living and working in Erlangen for nearly 30 years. At Siemens Energy, I worked on various international energy projects—including in sales, bid management, and, most recently, on a project focused on process optimization and digitalization. I have been a member of the Erlangen City Council since 2020. During the 2020–2026 term, my political focus has been on the areas of the economy, energy, finance, and the fire department and disaster response.
Contact me on social media
News
A heavy rain map is being created
Citizens are being called upon to get involved. Among other things, the goal is to minimize damage and enhance public safety.
Summer Care - Spots Still Available During Summer Break
Summer vacation is just around the corner. It’s good to know that there are still plenty of summer camp spots available for schoolchildren in Erlangen.
Severe Weather: Over 200 Calls for Assistance — Several Areas Still Closed
A severe thunderstorm with gusty winds swept through Erlangen and the surrounding region early Tuesday evening. In the city limits alone, the fire department was called out more than 200 times. The heaviest activity was in the southern part of the city, including the neighborhoods of Frauenaurach, Bruck, Eltersdorf, and Tennenlohe. Cleanup efforts are ongoing.
A heavy rain map is being created
Citizens are being called upon to get involved. Among other things, the goal is to minimize damage and enhance public safety.
Summer Care - Spots Still Available During Summer Break
Summer vacation is just around the corner. It’s good to know that there are still plenty of summer camp spots available for schoolchildren in Erlangen.
Severe Weather: Over 200 Calls for Assistance — Several Areas Still Closed
A severe thunderstorm with gusty winds swept through Erlangen and the surrounding region early Tuesday evening. In the city limits alone, the fire department was called out more than 200 times. The heaviest activity was in the southern part of the city, including the neighborhoods of Frauenaurach, Bruck, Eltersdorf, and Tennenlohe. Cleanup efforts are ongoing.