A year after the ban: How aggressive begging has changed Bremen
A year after the ban: How aggressive begging has changed Bremen
in Bremen has been banned in the aggressive begging in Bremen, and the city has now launched new regulations to cope with the problem. Although begging remains legal, there are strict requirements that primarily affect aggressive behavior. According to information from Buten measures such as pressing, holding, holding or touching passers-by, as well as reconciling after a rejection. Despite these bans, a survey in downtown Bremen shows that begging people are still present.
An example is the 21-year-old Jamiro, who specifies that he only has a success rate of five percent when begging. "I see more and more beggars and street music is my greatest competition," he explains. The 51-year-old Michael also speaks to some critical points: "Many people take pity. I have seen aggressive beggars that appear in groups." For some, such as the dog owner Katharina, however, friendly and unobtrusive begging also seems to be successful.
new rules and regulations
The city plans to act harder against aggressive begging in the future. A report by Kreiszeitung shows that organizational and gang-like begging is prohibited in the future. Biring is banned in Bremen restaurants and in public transport such as buses and trams. Penalties of up to 500 euros threaten if children are deployed or passers -by are bothered. The city initiative has also campaigned for the ban on the begging in the outer gastronomy to improve the situation.
While the Bremen Chamber of Commerce speaks of a small success of the ban, restaurateurs like Jonas Wischeropp show a different view: "The situation has not improved, we have begging people every day." Bremer Straßenbahn AG is not aware of any major changes in the overall location, but sees the increased police presence as helpful. These new developments fall into a context in which begging is often regarded as an expression of extreme emergency.
support for beggars
A discussion about the right support for begging people aims to improve their situation, especially during winter. Caritas has published 13 tips to help deal sensitive to dealing with begging people. According to homeless foundation. Donations in kind are assessed as less effective, since they often do not meet the actual needs of beggars.
The increase in homelessness and poverty in Germany also roots in a growing work poverty, which now affects 9.6% of the population. This represents a doubling within just ten years. The continuing prejudices against homelessness and begging aim at a complex social background, which we must not neglect. While Bremen takes measures, the question remains how we as a society can have a good knack for those who stand on the edge of society.
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