Neubrandenburg in view: does Hartz und warm come to us?

Neubrandenburg in view: does Hartz und warm come to us?

Neubrandenburg, Deutschland - Current rumors indicate that the popular documentary soap "Hartz und Warm" is aiming for a new location in Neubrandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. While the program is currently being shot primarily in the social hotspots of Mannheim and Rostock, the Datzeberg residential area could be considered as another scene. This would be an interesting development, because as the Mannheimer there, around 40% of the residents move into social services.

The current season from Rostock is very popular, and there is actually the possibility that Neubrandenburg will be chosen as the next location for production. This is supported by the fact that similarly high shares in social service recipients can also be recorded in the block maker ring in Rostock. According to a statement by RTL, the final decision on possible locations in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania remains open. A broadcasting spokesman emphasized that the openness of the people and the authenticity of the stories are decisive in order to get into the closer selection as a location.

background and relevance of the shipment

"Hartz and warmly" accompanies people who rely on social benefits or live on the subsistence level. Since its first broadcast in 2016, the documentary soap has established itself as one of the most successful formats in RTLZWEI. The high proportion of social benefits in cities such as Neubrandenburg and Rostock reflects a social reality that is politely and respectfully discussed in the program.

The importance of this topic is also evident in the current statistics on the minimum social security in Germany. At the end of 2023, around 7.3 million people in Germany received minimum social security benefits, which corresponds to an increase of 1.6% compared to the previous year. It should be emphasized that 5.5 million people receive control services according to the citizens' allowance program, which also represents an increase. The development was largely influenced by the number of refugees Ukrainians who have increasingly needed social support in recent years, such as the