Hennigsdorf and Hohen Neuendorf: New license plates from 2026!

Hennigsdorf and Hohen Neuendorf: New license plates from 2026!

In an exciting development, the towns of Hennigsdorf and Hohen Neuendorf have decided to introduce their own license plates. Instead of the previous OHV license plate, the people of Neuendorf could soon see “HND” proudly emblazoned on their vehicles, while Falkensee, under the leadership of Mayor Heiko Richter, is already considering the “FKS” license plate for 2026. This initiative is seen as a step towards regional identity and could generate great interest among the population, as maz-online.de reports.

But what does this mean for the history of vehicle license plates in Germany? To take a look at the past, it's worth taking a trip to the time of the German Democratic Republic (GDR). According to Wikipedia), new license plates were issued in the XX 99-99 format from April 20, 1953, and the system continued to change until the end of the GDR in 1990. Each city and each district had its own characteristics that gave the ultimately assigned area an identity.

Increase in expense allowances

In addition to the new license plates, political changes are also occurring in the region. In Löwenberger Land it was decided to increase the compensation for service expenses for Mayor Pieter Schneider and the deputy woman. From August, Schneider will now receive 160 euros per month, which means an increase of 115 euros. These payments are based on the Brandenburg Municipal Salary Ordinance and add up to 1,920 euros annually for the mayor and 1,152 euros for his deputy [maz-online.de].

Debates about prestressing steel and renovations

Another topic that is currently agitating people is the inspection of state-owned buildings in the Free State of Saxony, particularly with regard to the GDR prestressing steel from Hennigsdorf. This test was initiated after the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge last year. Meanwhile, ex-steel workers are calling for an end to the debate about the quality of prestressing steel, which was used in many construction projects. The renovation of the mayor's house in Oranienburg, which has been underway for a year and a half and is expected to cost around 1.5 million euros, will be completed by the end of the year and will be used as a future tourist information center.

Young talents in Glienicke

The news is rounded off by the impressive achievements of two high school graduates from Glienicke. Alice Feller and Amelie Hoffmann completed their Abitur at the New High School with the dream grade of 1.0. Amelie plans to study law, while Alice, despite her great grades, is not accepted everywhere to study medicine. Your future plans show ambition and a clear goal in mind.

These developments show that there is a lot going on in and around Hennigsdorf and Hohen Neuendorf and that life in the region is constantly in flux. All eyes are on the coming changes, which offer great opportunities and challenges both in road traffic and in the political landscape. The change is noticeable and citizens can be excited to see what other news the next few weeks will bring.