Overview

• 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.