Michael Stolze, Mayor of Markt Schwaben, surprised even the insiders with his resignation. The 54-year-old's human nature has earned him a lot of sympathy.
Swabian local politics urgently needs a return to more empathy, more mutual respect and more humanity. The issue of asylum showed that a town hall leader is also required to think politically and be prepared to take part in one or two skirmishes. He always communicated this in a small circle. It has become increasingly normal for someone somewhere to always have something to criticize.