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Circus at Berliner Platz? City administration says firmly no!
The city of Schwerin is examining the idea of circus guest performances at Berliner Platz. However, administrations advise against this because of development plans and infrastructure.
Circus at Berliner Platz? City administration says firmly no!
A change of theme is currently in the air in the city: circus performances and fairs could soon enliven the squares on Berliner Platz and Pankower Straße. Following a decision by the city council in May, the city administration examined various options for using these areas instead of the previous event space on the bypass. However, there is headwind from the administration, which advises against using these new areas. The plans for Berliner Platz in particular are in jeopardy, as a legally valid development plan (B-Plan No. 111) envisages residential development there Schwerin.news reported.
The requirements are also high on Pankower Straße; The area is intended for RBB GeSo. And what showmen need – electricity, water and good parking – is difficult to implement there. Anchoring the tents is also a challenge. In contrast, the existing space in Krebsförden is a safe bet with a generous area of 7,600 square meters that is specially designed for such events.
Legal framework
The legal situation at circus events, especially when wild animals are involved, is also complicated. According to a ruling cited by animal protection organizations and lawyers, municipalities are not allowed to ban circus performances with wild animals. This must be regulated at the federal level Municipal Wiki explained. In several cases, administrative courts have ruled that municipalities must adhere to federal law requirements; Animal protection laws apply to everyone as long as a circus has the necessary permits.
The Animal Welfare Act sets out clear guidelines and municipalities are obliged to follow them. This creates a conflict of objectives: Many cities have now decided to no longer provide municipal land for circuses with wild animals. This is intended to better protect the animals and the regional environment. Over 70 cities in Germany have already introduced similar restrictions. Of course, this shows how controversial the topic is.
The city's opinion
The city administration therefore recommends sticking with the existing space in Krebsförden, as a comparable expansion in the other areas would involve high costs and a lot of effort. As the city administration also reports, there are already six connection systems specifically for circuses and fairgrounds, which makes planning much easier.
For the future, it will be exciting to see how the legal framework develops and whether there will be a rethink regarding the use of public spaces for circus events. What is certain, however, is that the debate about keeping wild animals in circuses will continue for a long time. Lexicons has summarized detailed information on the legal regulations and previous court rulings, which provide a clear insight into the topic.