Neubrandenburg in view: Is Hartz and warm” coming to us?

Neubrandenburg in view: Is Hartz and warm” coming to us?

Current rumors indicate that the popular documentary soap “Hartz und Herzen” on RTLZWEI is targeting a new filming location in Neubrandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. While the program is currently being filmed primarily in the socially disadvantaged areas of Mannheim and Rostock, the Datzeberg housing estate could be considered as another location. This would be an interesting development because how... Mannheimer As we have learned, around 40% of residents there receive social benefits.

The current season from Rostock is very popular, and there is actually a possibility that Neubrandenburg will be chosen as the next location for production. This is supported by the fact that similarly high proportions of social benefit recipients can be recorded in the Blockmacherring in Rostock. According to a statement from RTL, the final decision on possible filming locations in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania remains open. A broadcaster emphasized that the openness of the people and the authenticity of the stories are crucial to being shortlisted as a filming location.

Background and relevance of the show

“Hartz und Herzen” accompanies people who are dependent on social benefits or who live on the subsistence level. Since its first broadcast in 2016, the documentary soap has established itself as one of the most successful formats on RTLZWEI. The high proportion of social benefit recipients in cities like Neubrandenburg and Rostock reflects a social reality that is addressed politely and respectfully in the program.

The importance of this topic is also reflected in the current statistics on minimum social security in Germany. At the end of 2023, around 7.3 million people in Germany were receiving minimum social security benefits, which corresponds to an increase of 1.6% compared to the previous year. What is particularly noteworthy is that 5.5 million people receive standard benefits under the citizen's benefit program, which also represents an increase. The development was significantly influenced by the number of Ukrainian refugees who have increasingly needed social support in recent years, such as statistics shows.

Conclusions and outlook

It is currently uncertain whether Neubrandenburg will actually come into focus as a new filming location for “Hartz and Warm”. However, the desire for authentic stories and dealing with social challenges are at the heart of the show, which makes it so relevant for many people in the country. The discussion about the filming in Datzeberg also signals an increasing interest in the realities of life in these socially weaker parts of the city. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and whether the residents of Neubrandenburg will soon be seen on television.