Boris Palmer

Boris Palmer

politician Germany

Boris Palmer is a prominent German politician and the mayor of Tübingen, known for his candid approach to local governance and his focus on environmental issues. He has been a member of the Green Party and is recognized for his outspoken views on urban development, sustainable practices, and community engagement. Palmer's recent appearance on the talk show 'Markus Lanz' highlighted pressing issues faced by municipalities in Germany, including financial challenges and bureaucratic hurdles. He is also an author, having released a new book that discusses political dynamics at the community level.

Born on May 28, 1972 (53 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
216,869
Power
10,837$
Sentiment
6.81
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Germany 3 7.00 0.23% +0% 83,783,942 191,579 $3,845,000 8,792$
Switzerland 3 5.00 0.24% +20% 8,654,622 25,289 $700,000 2,045$
Totals 6 92,438,564 216,868 $4,545,000 10,837$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Boris Palmer, the mayor of Tübingen, faced protests and was labeled a Nazi during a conference organized by the FFGI. 3

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Das Frankfurter Zentrum von Susanne Schröter löst sich auf

Switzerland Switzerland: Boris Palmer is mentioned as the Tübingen Oberbürgermeister who confronts AfD representatives. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Über AfD-Erfolg braucht sich niemand wundern

Switzerland Switzerland: Boris Palmer is the independent mayor of Tübingen and a prominent figure in German local politics. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: «Nazis raus!» – Streitgespräch zwischen Palmer und Frohnmaier sorgt für Tumulte

Germany Germany: Boris Palmer is the mayor of Tübingen and is currently dominating the political agenda in Baden-Württemberg. 7

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Tübingen: OB Boris Palmer diskutiert mit AfD-Spitzenkandidat Markus Frohnmaier - Politik

Germany Germany: The mayor of Tübingen is stirring up attention after leaving the Greens and dominating the political agenda in Baden-Württemberg. 7

Süddeutsche Zeitung: News am Morgen – Nachrichten vom 6. September 2025 - Politik

Germany Germany: Boris Palmer is a prominent figure in Tübingen's political landscape, dominating the agenda ahead of the 2026 state election. 7

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Boris Palmer diskutiert mit AfD in Tübingen - Politik

Germany Germany: Boris Palmer is mentioned as a polarizing mayor in Germany, overshadowed by Rob Ford's controversial tenure. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Netflix-Doku Trainwreck Mayor of Mayhem: Auf Crack - Medien

Germany Germany: Boris Palmer is a politician who has authored a new book discussing various bureaucratic issues in Germany. 6

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Anpacken statt jammern: Neues Buch von Boris Palmer - Politik

Germany Germany: Boris Palmer is a controversial mayor of Tübingen and a notable figure in German local politics. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Boris Palmer bei Markus Lanz: Besuch von der Basis - Medien

Germany Germany: Boris Palmer is the controversial mayor of Tübingen and has been a prominent figure in local politics for nearly 20 years. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: TV-Kritik zu Boris Palmer bei Markus Lanz: Besuch von der Basis - Medien