Operations halted: Commission's announcement regarding the halting of operations
The Ohligs Citizen's Office in Solingen, Germany, will be closing its doors to the public from July 14 until late September 2025. The closure is due to a combination of factors, including staff shortages caused by vacation, sick leave, and the onboarding of new employees.
During this period, citizens needing services are advised to seek assistance at alternative locations within Solingen. Although the specific alternative locations are not detailed in the available information, city administrations often provide access to other citizen offices or service centres during such closures.
For precise information on alternative citizen service locations in Solingen during the Ohligs office closure, it is recommended to consult the official Solingen city website or contact the city administration directly. They usually offer services at other Bürgerbüros (citizen offices) within Solingen or might provide temporary service points to cover the needs during the closure period.
While the Ohligs Citizen's Office is closed for citizen services, a direct voting office for the upcoming municipal election and the immigration and integration council election on September 14 will be set up in the Ohligs Citizen's Office starting August 11. This arrangement ensures that citizens can still participate in the democratic process during the office closure.
It's important to note that the upcoming municipal election is one of the reasons for the temporary closure of the Ohligs Citizen's Office. The city of Solingen operates Citizen's Offices, and the staff from the Ohligs Citizen's Office will be deployed at the Mitte and Höhscheid Citizen's Offices until late September to ensure continuous service at those locations.
The passport collection system will be centrally managed at the Mitte Citizen's Office to handle increased demand during the summer holidays. The services of the Citizen's Offices in the Mitte and Höhscheid locations will continue to be offered in full, and the closure of the Ohligs Citizen's Office is not expected to affect the services offered at these locations.
Citizen services are expected to be available again in Ohligs by September 29. The city ensures that these essential services, such as registering residents, processing permits, or other administrative tasks, are accessible at other sites or through appointments at remaining open offices during the reconstruction or renovation closures.
In summary, the Ohligs Citizen's Office will be closed from July 14 to late September 2025. Alternative service locations are likely available within Solingen at other Bürgerbüros. For exact alternative locations and services, check Solingen’s official resources or contact their administration. The upcoming municipal election is one of the reasons for the temporary closure, and the passport collection system will be centrally managed at the Mitte Citizen's Office during the closure period.
Amid the closure of the Ohligs Citizen's Office, citizens may encounter difficulties finding general-news or political updates at the usual location. However, they can seek such information at alternative citizen offices or service centers in Solingen, as these may offer temporary service points or continue to provide services at other locations during the closure period.
Additionally, it's worth noting that during the temporary closure, a direct voting office for the upcoming municipal election will be set up in the Ohligs Citizen's Office, ensuring citizens can still voice their opinions in the democratic process.
