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Greifswald: Parents demand a ban on alcohol for the safety of their children!
Greifswald is considering the introduction of an alcohol ban zone at the Humboldt-Gymnasium in order to improve safety and order.
Greifswald: Parents demand a ban on alcohol for the safety of their children!
In the heart of Greifswald, a worrying situation is causing heated discussions: right next to the Humboldt-Gymnasium and the Weinert-Schule, the Schönwalde Center has become the focus of alcohol-related problems. Many residents and parents report noise, bullying and even violent fights caused by drunk people. Mayor Stefan Fassbinder (Greens) sees the city facing challenges that have not yet been brought under control. Now consideration is being given to introducing the first alcohol ban zone in Greifswald. This project could not only benefit the residents, but also increase the safety of school children, as Marcel Tammert (34) emphasizes. His daughter attends school and is often confronted with the unkempt conditions.
So is the alcohol ban the answer to the persistent problems? Many residents, including Lukas Weichbrodt (26), support this measure. They see that consuming alcohol in public places, especially at benches and bus stops, sets a negative role model for children. Heike Jahnke (63) and Andre Henning (44) report on drunk people who need help and unabashedly defecate in public. It is understandable that residents like Dana Schröder (45) and Anette H. (60) feel unsafe and sometimes even avoid the shop.
The idea of a no-alcohol zone
The general approval of the idea of a no-alcohol zone is noticeable. Such a zone could help reduce people's proximity to schools and prevent public drinking from negatively affecting future generations. Fortunately, similar measures in other cities, such as Göttingen and Meiningen, were discussed for a long time. In Germany, other cities, such as Freiburg and Marburg, have already introduced successful bans and have thus been able to reduce unpleasant incidents.
But while these measures can bring progress, there are also concerns about enforceability. Proponents of a no-alcohol zone make it clear that such a regulation will only deliver effective results if it is consistently followed and enforced. After all, drunk people often not only cause trouble for themselves, but also for the community.
The legal framework of the alcohol ban
A general ban on alcohol consumption in public could also provide a legal framework that is handled differently across the country. There are numerous examples in Germany where municipal regulations were introduced to regulate public drinking. These bans are intended not only to prevent harassment and violent crime, but also to maintain general peace in public areas.
In various cities, from Hamburg to Graz, existing regulations show that such a ban can definitely bear fruit in practice. Similar regulations existed in transport companies to reduce vandalism and make public transport safer. Experience shows that regulatory measures can be effective even for repeat offenders.
It remains exciting to see whether Greifswald dares to take the step and what ultimate consequences this will inevitably have for the residents and also the students.