Saxony-Anhalt increases security for Jewish communities: New contract!

Saxony-Anhalt increases security for Jewish communities: New contract!

Dessau-Roßlau, Deutschland - The security of the Jewish communities in Saxony-Anhalt is on the agenda of the state government. On July 11, 2025, Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff (CDU), together with the heads of the Jewish communities, signed a change of amendment to increase the protection of synagogues and Jewish communities. This initiative takes place in view of the planned new buildings in Magdeburg and Dessau-Roßlau as well as increasing costs for security measures. [mz.de reports that…] (https://www.mz.de/lokal/dessau-rosslau/Sachsen-Anhalt-aendert-stahrt- Mehr-geld-fuer-fuer- der-jUedische-gemeinden-4080896)

The new agreement sets a sign: The previous year of 50,000 euros per synagogue, which was intended for guard costs, will be dynamic from 2027. This ensures that this amount adapts to the rising civil servants. In addition, the contract term was extended from five to ten years, which enables the Jewish communities to plan long -term planning. There are currently four Jewish communities in Saxony-Anhalt, including in Dessau-Roßlau, which underlines the regional importance of this initiative. my-kirchenzeitung.de emphasizes that ...

background of the initiative

The need for these changes was primarily awareness by the attack on the synagogue in Halle in 2019. This anti -Semitic terrorist attack showed that there were considerable security deficiencies, such as inadequate spatial fuses and a lack of police presence during important Jewish holidays. Media service Integration describes that…

A second anniversary of the attack is approaching, and many communities report that they often stay at the expense. Previous investments by the state have not always arrived, and the agreed funds are only slow. This Situation illustrates the need to improve the security precautions and to protect the rights of the Jewish community.

future challenges and measures

The agreed measures are a step in the right direction, but challenges remain. Experts repeatedly emphasize that the protection of synagogues is inconsistent and often inadequate. It is important that the Jewish communities are not only dependent on government aid, but also develop and implement internal security concepts. In the future it will be crucial that trust between the Jewish community and the security authorities will be built up to create a safe environment for everyone.

The latest developments show that Saxony-Anhalt is working on a comprehensive solution. The hope is that the new regulations not only strengthen the protection of synagogues, but also promote living together in the region and restore trust in the state authorities.