

Wichtiger Hinweis
Erlangen City Council
It consists of the mayor and the volunteer city council members. They elect additional mayors from among their ranks. The current term of office runs from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2032. A short brochure titled “50 for Erlangen” (as of August 5, 2026) provides information about the members of the City Council.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
You can find the current agenda items in our municipal council information system.
The current meeting dates for the entire year can be found in our municipal council information system.
The duties of the City Council are regulated in the Bavarian municipal code and in the city's rules of procedure. Above all, it decides on all matters relating to its own sphere of activity and the delegated sphere of activity, unless they are assigned to committees or fall under the responsibility of the Lord Mayor.
The members of the City Council carry out their activities freely, based solely on their convictions in the public interest, and are not bound by any orders.
The City Council determines the committees to be formed, their composition and their areas of responsibility. Resolutions are passed in meetings. Meetings are open to the public, unless considerations of the public good or the justified claims of individuals prevent this. Everyone has access to the public meetings of the City Council and its committees. An overview of meeting dates and topics can be found in the council information system.
Honorary members of the City Council can submit motions for consideration by the City Council or its committees.
The next election is in March 2032 and the current City Council's term of office runs from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2032.
The Erlangen City Council consists of 50 members and the mayor. City council members may form political groups. A city council political group must include at least three city council members who do not already belong to another political group. You can find the composition of the City Council in our municipal council information system.
CSU Faction: 15 members, including the mayor, plus the mayor
Phone number: 09131 86-2405
Email: csu.fraktion@stadt.erlangen.de
Members: Overview in the City Council Information System
Link to their website: https://www.csu-stadtrat-erlangen.de/
Greens/Green List Caucus: 12 members, including the mayor
Phone number: 09131 86-2781
Contact email: gruene-liste.fraktion@stadt.erlangen.de
Members: Overview in the Council Information System
Link to their website: https://gl-erlangen.de/
SPD Caucus: 9 members
Phone number: 09131 86-2225
Email: spd.fraktion@stadt.erlangen.de
Members: Overview in the Council Information System
Link to their website: https://www.spd-fraktion-erlangen.de/
Erlangen Left Party Caucus: 5 members
Phone number: 09131 86-1789
Contact email: erli.stadtraete@stadt.erlangen.de
Members: Overview in the City Council Information System
Link to their website: https://www.erlanger-linke.de/
AfD Caucus: 3 members
Email: afd.stadtraete@stadt.erlangen.de
Members: Overview in the Council Information System
Link to their own website: https://afd-stadtrat-erlangen.de/
FDP City Council Group: 2 members
Phone number: 0176 - 56528366
Contact email: fdp.stadtraete@stadt.erlangen.de
Members: Overview in the City Council Information System
Link to their website: https://www.fdp-erlangen.de/node/18902029
FWG City Council Group: 2 members
Email: fwg.stadtraete@stadt.erlangen.de
Members: Overview in the City Council Information System
Link to their own website: https://www.fwg-erlangen.de/
ÖDP City Council Group: 2 members
Phone number: 09131 86-2493
Contact email: oedp.fraktion@stadt.erlangen.de
Members: Overview in the City Council Information System
Link to their website: https://fraktion.oedp-erlangen.de/
The current term of office runs from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2032.
A small brochure titled “50 for Erlangen” (as of August 5, 2026) provides information about the members of the City Council for the 2026–2032 term.
News from the City Council
Video: Mayor Volleth Marks 100 Days in Office
Already more than 100 days in office: Mayor Jörg Volleth takes stock of his first days in office, reflects on the challenges ahead, and expresses his gratitude for the trust placed in him.
Small Brochure Introduces New City Council Member
In a small brochure titled “50 for Erlangen,” the city administration provides information about the members of the City Council for the 2026–2032 term.
Public transportation must be financially stabilized
The goal is to implement the necessary cost-cutting measures in a way that preserves a public transit system that is as efficient and attractive as possible.
Aktiv-Card and App
Thank you for your volunteer work: Nearly 1,000 Aktiv-Cards were issued to 460 groups at the beginning of the year. The Aktiv-Card is also available as an app.
Continued Fiscal Consolidation
At its meeting on April 27, the City Council approved savings of approximately 940,000 euros in the area of discretionary services for fiscal year 2026. This decision was prompted by the city’s continuing financial strain as well as clear guidelines from the Government of Middle Franconia, the responsible supervisory authority.
Video: Mayor Volleth Marks 100 Days in Office
Already more than 100 days in office: Mayor Jörg Volleth takes stock of his first days in office, reflects on the challenges ahead, and expresses his gratitude for the trust placed in him.
Small Brochure Introduces New City Council Member
In a small brochure titled “50 for Erlangen,” the city administration provides information about the members of the City Council for the 2026–2032 term.
Public transportation must be financially stabilized
The goal is to implement the necessary cost-cutting measures in a way that preserves a public transit system that is as efficient and attractive as possible.
Aktiv-Card and App
Thank you for your volunteer work: Nearly 1,000 Aktiv-Cards were issued to 460 groups at the beginning of the year. The Aktiv-Card is also available as an app.
Continued Fiscal Consolidation
At its meeting on April 27, the City Council approved savings of approximately 940,000 euros in the area of discretionary services for fiscal year 2026. This decision was prompted by the city’s continuing financial strain as well as clear guidelines from the Government of Middle Franconia, the responsible supervisory authority.
Upcoming Meetings
Please come to our monthly public meetings. After all, we expressly encourage you to listen and get involved. Upcoming dates:
Help Shape Erlangen
"Axis of Science" Center for the Humanities
"The Future of Elementary Schools and Full-Day Care" Program
A73 Highway Overpass
"Axis of Science" Center for the Humanities
"The Future of Elementary Schools and Full-Day Care" Program
A73 Highway Overpass
Contact
Meeting service
We prepare meetings (scheduling, invitations, compiling the agenda), conduct the meetings and take minutes of resolutions and notes.
The meeting documents and resolutions on the agenda items can be found in the city's council information system.
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