Cologne press club discusses solutions for Neumarkt: drugs and security!

Cologne press club discusses solutions for Neumarkt: drugs and security!

something happens in Cologne! On June 24th, the Cologne press club will hold an exciting panel discussion under the title "The Neglected City", which deals intensively with the challenges at the Neumarkt. The focus is on pressing topics such as drug problems, neglect and general uncertainty in this central district. As ksta.de , the event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Kreissparkasse Cologne.

The panel discussion could not be more contemporary. Residents of the Neumarkt have long been expressing their concerns about the increasing drug problem and the associated littering. A citizens' initiative has described the situation as intolerable, especially since the opening of the drug consumption room, which is considered necessary, but also has some challenges. According to merkur.de, many citizens feel unsafe, which leads to avoiding stays outdoors.

The podium will take part in Cologne City Director Andrea Blome, police chief Johannes Hermanns and Isabel Hanstein from the Kunsthaus Lempertz. The discussion is moderated by Claudia Hessel. Prof. Michael Schaub will give an impulse lecture on the four-pillar model from Zurich, which shows alternative approaches in dealing with open drug scenes. One of the central points will be the analysis of similar problems in other cities such as "https://www.bmwsb.bund.de/shahareddocs/kurzmertungen/webs/bmwsb/2024/09/drogenconsum-oeffenter-raum.html"> bmwsb.bund.de A recent technical discussion in the Federal Ministry addressed the challenges in urban development that are related to drug use. The goal is to make public space safe and attractive again without stigmatizing those affected.

The city of Cologne also sees some progress in dealing with the drug problem. The statistics of the police show that the Neumarkt is considered a drug hotspot, but the experience of pandemic complicates the assessment. The police authority has reported that aggressive groups of people and garbage deposits are a serious problem, which affects the security of residents and passers -by.

need for action and future prospects

The feedback from the citizens and the increasing number of police in the meantime have numerous measures. The city of Cologne plans to expand the offers in the drug consumption room and at the same time to establish more intensive cooperation with drug help and street work. The residents hope for noticeable improvements, because many feel restricted by the permanent presence of drug addicts and homeless people.

A look at other cities in Germany shows that every city faces its own challenges - and solutions have to be offered. The exchange about the success and failures in dealing with drug use in public space is an important topic that must also be addressed in Cologne.

The panel discussion on June 24th could be a step in the right direction. If you want to participate, you should register in good time by email to info@koelner-presseclub.de . The admission starts an hour beforehand. A good hand in the matter is required to find solutions together!