Schwerin 1990: Citizens are fighting reality and hopes against dilapidated!

Schwerin 1990: Citizens are fighting reality and hopes against dilapidated!

in Schwerin, the shimmering pearl Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, visible on July 16, 2025, the challenges are roaring under the surface. The city fights with the after -effects of the 1990 border opening, when hopes for a better life in the new federal states are contrasting with dreary everyday reality. [Coolis.de] (https://coolis.de/2025/07/16/schwerin-1990- between-maroder- and-dems-nach-nach-neuen-leben/) describes how citizens complain about the environmental problems, while the official bodies do not want to determine SMOG. Outdated garbage vehicles and a healthcare system lying on the ground make life more difficult.

The city is also plagued by a catastrophic living situation. Despite empty apartments, these are declared as assigned, which forces many residents into crowded conditions. A self -initiative in housing construction is urgently needed here; However, not only materials are missing, but also bureaucratic hurdles are missing quickly. The healthcare system also suffers: long waiting times and inadequate equipment pose major problems, and many people are forced to leave Schwerin in search of better conditions.

fight for the capital

in the same year, 1990, Schwerin experienced another turning point. In the vote on October 27, the city was elected as the new state capital of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, while Rostock, which had previously applied as the capital, received only 25 votes. [ndr.de] (https://www.ndr.de/geschichte/chronology/wende/1990-schwerins-harter-kampf-um-hauptstadt-titel-in-standes capital 104.html) emphasizes that this decision was accompanied by emotional discussions and protests. Historical references from the 800-year tradition of Schwerin played a crucial role in decision-making. Georg Diederich from the CDU in particular campaigned for the main city idea and mobilized voices from Neubrandenburg, which turned the sheet for Schwerin.

In addition, the flower binder Bertha Klingberg collected impressive 17,000 signatures to support Schwerin's application. The Schwerin Castle was seen as an attractive location for the state parliament and was described by Federal President Richard von Weizsäcker as one of Germany's most beautiful state parliament.

The role of urban development

The complex challenges with which Schwerin is confronted will not remain undetected. [bmwsb.de] (https://www.bmwsb.bund.de/de/stadtentwicklung/stadtentwicklungspolitik/nationale-stadt developments Policy/national-stadtentwicklungspolitih_node.html) emphasizes the importance of integrated urban development. This aims to promote sustainable solutions and to develop new ideas in urban projects. The need to increase the quality of life is now more in focus. The support from the national urban development policy (NSP) is essential because it promotes initiatives and enables pilot projects to test new approaches.

Overall, Schwerin is at a crucial point in his development. While the city is fighting the challenges, the hope for change, supported by the community and strategic initiatives, remains. Only time will show whether the measures that are now taken are sufficient to shape the long -awaited new life in Schwerin.