Thomas Westphal

Thomas Westphal is a German politician who served as the mayor of Dortmund from 2017 until 2024, representing the Social Democratic Party (SPD). In the recent local elections, he lost his position to Alexander Omar Kalouti of the CDU, marking a significant political shift in a city historically known as a stronghold for the SPD. Westphal's tenure was characterized by efforts to address urban development and social issues within Dortmund, but ultimately, he faced a challenging electoral environment that reflected broader changes in voter sentiment across Germany.