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A Farewell to a Visionary: Bernd Tischler's Legacy in Bottrop
Bernd Tischler, the long-serving Mayor of Bottrop, bid farewell to his role on August 29, 2025, after 16 years of dedicated service and a total of 36 years with the city. A festive ceremony was held in his honour, attended by over 300 guests, including NRW Minister of Education Dorothee Feller, Regional President Andreas Bothe, and several mayors from neighbouring cities.
Tischler's political successes were rooted in his exceptional listening skills and his unwavering commitment to acting in the interest of citizens. His term was characterized by a conciliatory personality, fostering good relationships with neighbouring cities regardless of political affiliation. His reliability and trustworthiness earned him the reputation of a unifying figure in the region.
One of Tischler's most significant achievements was transforming Bottrop into a model city for energy efficiency and climate protection. This was highlighted during the ceremony, along with the InnovationCity Bottrop project, which he had significantly driven forward. The city's socially insured employee count has increased by 8,000 since 2009, and the proportion of women in leadership positions has risen from 18.5% to 45%.
The ceremony was a celebration of Tischler's contributions, with performances by the Ruhrkohle Choir and students from the city's music school, who paid tribute to Bottrop's mining tradition. Representatives from various sectors of society, politics, associations, businesses, churches, academia, and the administration were present, demonstrating the wide-reaching impact of Tischler's leadership.
Notable attendees included Federal MP Nicklas Kappe, State MP Thomas Goedertz, Police President Friederike Zurhausen, and Judith Neuwald-Tasbach, former chair of the Jewish community in Gelsenkirchen. Matthias Buschfeld, a mayoral candidate in Bottrop, was also present at an event related to Tischler's farewell.
Bernd Tischler started his career in the city administration in 1989 as a department head for environmental planning. He was appointed Technical Deputy Mayor in 2004 and was elected Mayor for the first time in 2009. Dorothee Feller, the NRW Minister of Education, praised Tischler's approachable nature and unwavering futuristic mindset.
In his farewell speech, Tischler expressed his pride in his achievements and thanked the city and its people for the honour of serving them. He ended with a traditional "Good luck" and the deeply felt words "It was an honour." As Tischler retires from service at the end of October 2025, he leaves behind a city that has been shaped by his vision and leadership.
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