Aachen is a vibrant European city. It has been a hotspot of history since Charlemagne. But thanks to clever minds, it is also a laboratory for the future. All employees of the city administration work for the benefit of the people who live, work or visit us here. We see ourselves as a service provider and cooperate with all relevant institutions in Aachen and the surrounding area.
Aachen lives democracy: the elected representatives make decisions to represent the needs of the citizens and shape the city for the future. You can find all information about the council and the committees here.
Accessible to all citizens: Here you will find information about the council, committees and district councils. You can find out about meeting dates and agendas. You can also view public documents and minutes.
"Working together in solidarity creates a strong urban society." This includes dialog at eye level, transparent communication and active participation. Sibylle Keupen attaches great importance to jointly developing and implementing an image of the city of tomorrow and for the future.
The mayors represent the Lord Mayor at representative appointments such as congratulations on anniversaries or birthdays as well as greetings at events. They also represent the Lord Mayor in chairing council meetings.
Together with Lord Mayor Sibylle Keupen, the department heads manage the seven departments of the city administration. In close coordination with the council and administration, they make Aachen fit for the future.
Aachen is not just the cathedral and town hall: there is a lot to see and experience in our six outlying districts around the largest district, Aachen-Mitte. The historic center of Kornelimünster, the Haarener Kreuz or the Brander Stier are examples of the self-confident districts of the city of Aachen. Schönau Castle in Richterich, St. Severin in Eilendorf and the CHIO in Laurensberg are also always worth a visit.
Foundations are charitable organizations that provide financial support and enable innovative ideas to improve the common good. The City of Aachen manages twelve dependent foundations or foundation funds and five family foundations.
The City of Aachen has transferred a large part of its diverse tasks to independent companies in which it has a direct or indirect shareholding of varying amounts.
Elections enable citizens to elect their representatives and influence political decisions. From local to international, from local elections to European elections, the city organizes and provides information on all aspects of elections.
The municipal budget serves as a guide for the financial planning and decision-making of the city administration and ensures that public funds are used efficiently.
At the end of a financial year, the annual financial statements summarize the financial results and present the actual income and expenditure in comparison to the budget.
The consolidated financial statements summarize the net assets, financial position and results of operations of our city and the municipal companies and holdings. It provides a transparent presentation of all public funds.
