Police union protests: Multiple police stations in a state of disarray
The German Police Union (GdP) has raised concerns about the state of police stations across Germany, with many facilities in urgent need of investment and repair. Hagen Husgen, a member of the GdP federal board, described the conditions as partly health-endangering.
The union has highlighted numerous issues, including mold, vermin, broken heaters, and holes in roofs. They believe that these conditions are severely impairing the work of the police. The GdP is calling for a special fund for internal security to address these infrastructure issues.
However, as of August 2025, no publicly available information confirms the establishment or the current status of such a fund. The GdP's calls for increased investments by the federal government are met with the belief that the planned investments are insufficient.
The union is also critical of an overly federal approach, demanding more autonomy for the states to address these issues.
In contrast, the Thuringian Ministry of the Interior has stated that it is not aware of any equipment problems with the police. The Leipzig North Police Station, however, is a highly modern building.
The Saxon Ministry of the Interior announced earlier in the year that no new vehicles could be procured due to the provisional budget and economic management in the first half of 2025. However, recent updates suggest that new vehicles are now being received.
Meanwhile, the Police Union in Saxony-Anhalt is urging better working conditions due to the overload on police officers, who are particularly prone to illness compared to other professionals.
Reporter Hagen Tober was present at a recent police camp, where the final exercise of the rescue forces was a highlight. The second summer camp of the police stations in Stendal and Salzwedel in Dahlen near Stendal is ending on Friday.
The deputy state chairman of the Police Union in Thuringia has temporarily stepped down from his position. Despite these challenges, the GdP remains committed to improving the working conditions and infrastructure for the police force in Germany.
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