Magdeburg secures Jewish life: New security treaty signed!

Magdeburg secures Jewish life: New security treaty signed!

On July 8, 2025, an important step for more security in Jewish life in Saxony-Anhalt was taken in the State Chancellery of Magdeburg. The amending treaty to the Security State Treaty was signed between the state of Saxony-Anhalt and the Jewish community. This is what the site reports Magdeburg News.

Important representatives of the Jewish community were present, including Inessa Myslitska from the State Association of Jewish Communities in Saxony-Anhalt and Dr. Alexander Wassermann from the Jewish community in Dessau. Max Privorozki, Larisa Korshevnyuk and Eva Malischewski, who hold important positions in the municipalities of Halle (Saale) and Magdeburg, also signed the contract, the central signatory of which was Prime Minister Dr. Reiner Haseloff was.

Reasons for the contract change

The amendment agreement became necessary due to the construction of new synagogues in Dessau-Roßlau and Magdeburg. This not only brings with it structural challenges, but also an increased need for security, for which a more dynamic demand for security services is planned in the future from 2027. In addition, the contract term will be extended from the previous five years to ten years, which will enable the Jewish community to plan for the long term.

The background to this initiative lies in the attack on the synagogue in Halle (Saale) on October 9, 2019, which underlined the need to optimize the existing security state treaty. A comprehensive concept for structural and technical security and the provision of maintenance and security personnel was defined to ensure the safety of the Jewish communities in Saxony-Anhalt. Reported on this Dubist Hall.

Political cooperation

The signing is not just a bureaucratic measure, but also a symbol of the state's commitment to providing the Jewish communities in Saxony-Anhalt with the protection they deserve. The Ministry of the Interior will now initiate the step by presenting an approval law that will be forwarded to the state parliament. This demonstrates cooperation and concern for security issues at a political level and is a positive signal to the community.

These measures show that Saxony-Anhalt is actively working to strengthen the Jewish community and promote a safe environment for all citizens. The signing of the amendment agreement represents an essential building block for respectful and safe coexistence in society, which also includes the initiatives of the new Education Minister Jan Riedel, who is also committed to a strong and reliable educational landscape. You can find out more about the basic principles of state treaties at Sachsen-Anhalt.de.