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Citizen’s Petition in Winzerla: Tailwinds for the Planned Community Center

2. March 2026 by Reporter1

Umbau im Plan: Freigelegte Kuppel im Zeiss-Planetarium Jena

A new citizen’s petition in Jena-Winzerla aims to bolster support for the planned construction of a community center. Initiated by former district mayor Friedrich-Wilhelm Gebhardt, the petition has successfully gathered signatures to demonstrate local approval.

Video messages from the city council factions: The “Fraktionszeit” in February 2026

27. February 2026 by Reporter1

Videobotschaften der Stadtratsfraktionen: Die Fraktionszeit im Februar 2026

At the end of February 2026, five factions of the Jenaer Stadtrat presented their positions on current local political developments, including the housing market and asylum seeker accommodation, via the “Fraktionszeit” video format.