CDU in MV calls for more police – Red-Red ignores security problem!

CDU in MV calls for more police – Red-Red ignores security problem!

The discussion about security in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania remains a heated topic. On November 7, 2025, it became known that the CDU parliamentary group in the state was disappointed by the rejection of 14 amendments to the 2026/2027 state budget by the left-wing coalition made up of the SPD and the Left. Among the rejected proposals was a proposal to create 100 new police positions, considered urgent given the current security challenges. Northern Courier reports that Marc Reinhardt, the CDU's budget spokesman, criticized the state government for its lack of awareness of issues such as cybercrime and extremism.

The Interior Ministry, led by Christian Pegel from the SPD, rejected these allegations and emphasized the importance of a reliable and sustainable increase in personnel in the state police. Since 2016, the number of police positions has already increased significantly, with a target of 6,183 positions in the budget. New staff are trained every year to compensate for age-related departures and to stabilize the workforce.

Shortage of skilled workers and training

The shortage of skilled workers in the police is a central problem. The Ministry of the Interior made it clear that an increase in the number of positions without additional applicants cannot lead to an improvement in daily service. The state government is therefore focusing on expanding and modernizing training. A new Y degree course is intended to promote specialization in the criminal police or police police area and decentralized information offerings are intended to specifically target young talent.

In addition, the police in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania support various search operations to further increase security. For example, a search has been underway since November 4, 2025 for an unknown thief who was active in Wismar in July 2025. The State Criminal Police Office (LKA) also actively reported progress in the search for stolen jewelry from the Louvre in Paris, which was stolen on October 19, 2025. Police MV has provided comprehensive support to both national and international searches in this regard.

Problems in the security sector

Despite the positive statistics regarding new police positions, the pressure on the security forces remains high. The ongoing need to respond to cybercrime and extremism requires not only more staff, but also better trained professionals. Calculator.net describes the connection between human resources and increasing demands quite clearly: One percent is more than just a number; it is often the crucial difference between sufficient and insufficient security.

Overall, it is clear that the challenges facing the police and the government in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania should not be underestimated. Initiatives to improve the situation in the security landscape are essential to successfully overcome future challenges and ensure security for all citizens.