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Brandenburg Plans Annual Police Expansion and Modernization

Interior Minister Katrin Lange outlines a strategy to increase police staffing, enhance equipment, and address migration and integration challenges.

  • Brandenburg's Interior Minister Katrin Lange has committed to adding up to 100 new police positions annually, aiming to grow the force from 8,300 to 9,000 by 2030.
  • The legislative period will also see significant improvements in police equipment to bolster public safety efforts.
  • Lange advocates for strengthening the federal police and streamlining deportation processes for criminal offenders, including those from Syria and Afghanistan.
  • She highlights the importance of immigration to address labor shortages, particularly in healthcare and caregiving sectors.
  • Improving integration efforts for immigrants is a key priority to ensure their effective contribution to society.
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