Overview

• The Frankfurt Magistrate approved a harm reduction center for crack addiction, limited to serving city residents only.
• The proposed site at Niddastraße 76, between Hauptbahnhof and Messe, has drawn criticism from FDP officials over its location.
• The governing coalition is divided, with FDP leaders raising concerns about unresolved procedural and district relief issues.
• Mayor Mike Josef emphasized the policy shift as necessary, stating Frankfurt cannot continue to serve addicts from all of southern Germany.
• The plan requires final approval from the City Parliament, with implementation hinging on the acquisition and conversion of the proposed site.