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The fence around Görlitzer Park: solution or just a flash in the pan?
On June 25th, 2025, construction of a fence will begin around Görlitzer Park in Berlin to curb drug-related crime. Protests are forming.
The fence around Görlitzer Park: solution or just a flash in the pan?
In Berlin, construction of a fence around Görlitzer Park began on June 25, 2025. This controversial measure is intended to counteract drug trafficking and crime in this popular leisure oasis. But the announcement didn't just spark joy: hundreds of people took to the streets to demonstrate against the fence Mirror reported.
Columnist Doris Anselm is particularly critical of the situation. In an article she comments on the effectiveness of the fence with sharp irony: “Will the fence actually drive away the dealers?” she asks provocatively. Anselm also addresses the illegal activities of African traders in the park and the possible deportations of those affected once the park is closed to the public. In your opinion, fences and walls do not solve social problems in the long term.
The background to the protests
The demonstrations against the fence are an expression of greater dissatisfaction with politics in Berlin. Many residents and supporters of the protest movement doubt that physical barriers such as fences really offer a solution to the complex challenges facing the city. They see this not only as an interference with the freedom to use public green spaces, but also as a stigmatization of marginalized groups. The critics point out that, in addition to drug-related crime, other social problems, such as shoplifting by senior citizens, cannot be solved with a fence.
The situation at Görlitzer Park is not only characterized by drug trafficking and crime, but also reveals deeper social fissures. While some seek effective solutions, others seem to question the idea that fences are an all-encompassing cure. It remains to be seen whether the new “anti-hashist protective wall” will actually lead to an improvement.
In the meantime, the question remains: How does Berlin deal with its urban challenges? Inforadio also addresses the ambivalence of these measures and underlines Anselm's ironic comments about the impact on party tourists in the district.