Schwerin in a state of emergency: theater in the tent and violence against police officers

Schwerin in a state of emergency: theater in the tent and violence against police officers

Schwerin, Deutschland - in Schwerin, the coming months are all about change, both on a cultural and social level. The Schwerin Theater will move to a tent at the kitchen garden for at least 14 months due to renovation work. This tent offers space for up to 500 visitors and is both air -conditioned and wheelchair accessible. A highlight will be the premiere of the operetta "The Funny Widow" by Franz Lehár on June 27th at the castle festival, like the Schweriner Theater reported.

Not only the stage, the streets around the city are also currently in the headlines. Two police officers were injured last weekend in Münzstraße and are currently unable to work. The police union complains of a worrying increase in violence against emergency services. Interior Minister Christian Pegel has already announced consequences and promises a consistent criminal prosecution of the perpetrator, which in this case consists of two 22-year-old suspects.

traffic accidents: a sad record

The worries about security on the streets are underpinned by the recently published accident statistics. In 2024 there were 93 traffic dead in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which represents an increase of 36 deaths compared to the previous year. The increase in the killed cyclists, which rose from two to 14, is particularly alarming. This clearly shows that there is a need for action, which is why Minister is planning to intensify the traffic controls to reduce accidents.

A recent report by ndr emphasizes the particularly serious traffic accidents, including a tragic incident at Crivitz, in which one 82-year-old man when turning to the B321 crashed and died. In another serious accident, a 43-year-old moped driver was life-threatening in a collision with a truck.

The situation of the emergency services

The connection between the increasing violence against police officers and the difficulties in traffic accidents throws a shady light on the safety of public order. Data from the Federal Criminal Police Office show an alarming increase in aggression over the fire brigade and emergency services in recent years. In the period between 2018 and 2023, there were repeated reports on attacks on emergency services that ensure the safety of the population. Statista represents these developments in graphic form and offers a terrifying insight into the increasing use of violence in Germany, as can be read under Statista The news collection is rounded off by the changes in the sports landscape: Steffen Weihe, the department head of the athletes at SV Blau-Weiß Grevesmühlen, succeeds the Schwerin SC. In addition, Claudia Steinlechner and Vincent Grundke from Berlin bought the castle in Kaeselow, with the plan to use it for holiday apartments and cultural events.

The coming months in Schwerin promise a lot of change. Be it at the theater, in traffic safety or in sports - the city has a lot to offer and also challenges that you have to face together.