Overview

• Over 300 demonstrators gathered in Berlin to oppose the city's plan to fence and close Görlitzer Park at night, citing concerns over its effectiveness.
• Protesters argue that the proposed measures, including a €1.2 million fence, will not address issues like drug dealing, violence, or homelessness in the area.
• The Berlin Senate, led by Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU), defends the plan as a way to reduce crime and make the park safer for families and children.
• Additional costs for lighting and personnel to enforce the nightly closures are estimated to exceed €1.7 million annually.
• The Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district attempted to block the project in court but was unsuccessful; construction is expected to begin soon.